How much protein a day

How much protein a day is optimal when enhanced?

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Originally Posted by BrockBadger

How much protein a day is optimal when enhanced?

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You can actually get away with less when on AAS, because of the improvement in feed efficiency. But depending, the research for none enhanced individual is somewhere between .8-1.4 gr/lbs body weight.

What do you mean feed efficiency explain more.

Most AAS greatly enhance protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in the muscle tissue, making your body more efficient at utilizing the proteins you eat. I find 1 gram per pound, or a little less works good for me

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Originally Posted by guitarzan

Most AAS greatly enhance protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in the muscle tissue, making your body more efficient at utilizing the proteins you eat. I find 1 gram per pound, or a little less works good for me

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Originally Posted by guitarzan

Most AAS greatly enhance protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in the muscle tissue, making your body more efficient at utilizing the proteins you eat. I find 1 gram per pound, or a little less works good for me

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Originally Posted by MuscleScience

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I have been wondering what makes the body more nitrogen retentative? I think this is one of my issues with my body!

im on 400g a day, but i do weigh 240lbs and bulking

alright good responses.

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Originally Posted by guitarzan

Most AAS greatly enhance protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in the muscle tissue, making your body more efficient at utilizing the proteins you eat. I find 1 gram per pound, or a little less works good for me

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agreed, though sometimes i go a bit higher, but generally this is perfect imo (its more me willing with more Pro and fats than carbs when im in hunger mode lol)

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Originally Posted by RaginCajun

I have been wondering what makes the body more nitrogen retentative? I think this is one of my issues with my body!

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Insulin imho is the king to nitrogen retention and feed efficiency. The ability to force nutrients to the muscles is the key. Insulin blocking the path to immediate energy blood sugar is such a big deal for me. Once in the muscles AAS retain it for use. Adding insulin post workout for shake + meal returns the muscle fullness for me and allows {me personally} to go even lower in calorie deficit...nothing given up.

I believe when they say diet is important it is not the calories and macros specifically but rather timing and insulin use along with the calories and macros.

optimal ? if your not cutting then optimal could be 1.5g protein per pound of lean bodyweight but there is research that shows one large dose of (over 40g ) before bed as part of your daily over all figure is helpful

Our muscles, which are built from amino acids supplied by protein, repair themselves and grow while we sleep. Growth hormone, which boosts this muscle growth and decreases fat, is elevated during this time. Studies have shown that if you consume an ample amount of protein right before bed, you’ll take full advantage of this spike in growth hormone and maximize muscle gains because you’re providing the amino acids that are needed for repair and growth. plus! if protein requires more effort from the body to burn / process so you are actually using more "effort" to process protein whilst asleep leading to increased thermal activity - ie fat burning = bonus

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Originally Posted by Chicagotarsier

Insulin imho is the king to nitrogen retention and feed efficiency. The ability to force nutrients to the muscles is the key. Insulin blocking the path to immediate energy blood sugar is such a big deal for me. Once in the muscles AAS retain it for use. Adding insulin post workout for shake + meal returns the muscle fullness for me and allows {me personally} to go even lower in calorie deficit...nothing given up.

I believe when they say diet is important it is not the calories and macros specifically but rather timing and insulin use along with the calories and macros.

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I already do the post-workout protein plus carbohydrates from food. 30grams protein plus about 90 grams carbohydrates from food.

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Originally Posted by matt thebeard

optimal ? if your not cutting then optimal could be 1.5g protein per pound of lean bodyweight but there is research that shows one large dose of (over 40g ) before bed as part of your daily over all figure is helpful

Our muscles, which are built from amino acids supplied by protein, repair themselves and grow while we sleep. Growth hormone, which boosts this muscle growth and decreases fat, is elevated during this time. Studies have shown that if you consume an ample amount of protein right before bed, you’ll take full advantage of this spike in growth hormone and maximize muscle gains because you’re providing the amino acids that are needed for repair and growth. plus! if protein requires more effort from the body to burn / process so you are actually using more "effort" to process protein whilst asleep leading to increased thermal activity - ie fat burning = bonus

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Ok, if that is what the research says I'll up my protein at night some. I already do this now at about 30 grams before bed. I'll up it 10 more grams. Burning fat is always good.

all the protein.