Why do people follow this? Scientifically proven that 0.75g is more than enough for elite lifters even while cutting.
Thoughts /fit/ ?
I for one don't. I aim for around 0.7-0.8.
>>35513735
>Scientifically proven that 0.75g is more than enough for elite lifters even while cutting
The longer you lift, the less protein / lbs you need. There's a study for that, search it if you are interested.
>>35513735
the "one gram per lb" is thrown out there because it gives people a high goal to reach for. That way when people fall short (as they most likely will) they still end up around 0.75 grams per lb
>>35513735
1.7-2.4g/kg is the range at which protein synthesis maxes out.
People use 2g/kg or 1g/lb because it is an easy rule of thumb.
>>35513735
>Scientifically proven
>>35431836
Eating more protein to cover your macro needs such as 1g per pound, means you are eating less carbs to meet your calorie needs = less water weight= looking better than dude who eats <1g per lb
>>35513978
but its more expensive to eat more protein and carbs are nicer, besides the difference would be minimal.
Menno pls go
I do 1g/kg and im fine. 4 yrs lifting 660kg PL total
>>35513735
Is good when you're doing a 1kcal cut.
>>35513735
Are you asking why people do things that aren't correct?
Is that what you are really asking right now? Do you want me to answer that? Really?
>>35514220
Well missing some 0's there but you get the idea
I remember some broscientist claiming not all protons are equal. Plant proteins supposedly are inferior to meat and milk.
So which ones I need that .75g?
At least in my menu only two thirds of proteins come from meat and milk, at most.
it's .78g/lb LBM
most people eat way more than necessary
>>35513735
It's broscience.
Talk to an actual nutritionist if you're worried about how your diet will interact with your activity level.
