In the 4000 calorie diet of our 100-kilogram bodybuilder, 40% protein would be 1600 calories, equivalent to 400 grams of protein at 4 calories per gram. That's 4 grams/protein/kilogram body weight/day; over four times the RDI and twice what's scientifically defensible.
https://www.verywell.com/protein-for-bodybuilding-how-much-is-too-much-3498450
A few bodybuilding and weight training coaches recommend protein intakes of 40 percent of energy; for example 40% protein, 40% carbohydrate; 20% fat. Let's take a look at this.
https://www.verywell.com/protein-for-bodybuilding-how-much-is-too-much-3498450
Protein intake really depends on how much you are able to break down and use, someone on Celltech (riding a bike) can consume 2,3x as much as someone who isnt taking anything. I REP Back 350+. Trying to get to dat 1337 rep powa. ******* No fap until 2012 crew ******.
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=144033811&pagenumber=1
Posts: 363. Rep Power: 114. How much protein do we REALLY need? Well, if you listen to all of the supplement companies and manufacturers of such whey protein products, they will have you think that you MUST get 1g of protein per pound of body weight.
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=144033811&pagenumber=1
How much protein do you really need to build muscle and burn fat? You can literally ask this question to ten different “experts” and get ten different (and often contradictory) answers. For example, a bodybuilder may tell you to eat two or more grams of protein per pound of bodyweight.
http://johnalvino.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need-to-build-muscle/
Types of protein: 1  Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids we need. Meats are complete proteins, but so too are quinoa, hemp seeds, and soy products, like miso, tofu and tempeh. 2  Incomplete proteins do not contain all of the essential amino acids.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-much-protein-do-you-really-need/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/1nrrsf/how_much_protein_do_bodybuilders_really_need/
The answer (to be further explored below): You probably don’t need as much protein as you think, and you’re more than likely getting enough, even if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or even a raw vegan diet. Protein is one of the three macronutrients needed by our bodies. The other two are carbohydrates and fats.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-much-protein-do-you-really-need/
For example, a 100-kilogram bodybuilder eating about 2 grams/protein/kilogram/day would eat 200 grams of protein each day. Even on a diet of 4000 calories per day -- not unusual for heavy training -- this diet is only 20 percent protein.
https://www.verywell.com/protein-for-bodybuilding-how-much-is-too-much-3498450
1) ½ gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is all you need to build muscle. Increasing beyond that has little effect on muscle growth. 2) If your carb tolerance is poor, you may need to increase your protein intake in order to reduce carb consumption and still get enough calories. In this case, going up to one gram per pound is advised. 3) The most important factors in muscle building are your total caloric intake and your resistance training routine.
http://johnalvino.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need-to-build-muscle/
how much protein do i need for bodybuilding
You need 40 percent of protein for bodybuilding.