Protein

**sportsfan8724** · 05-10-2015, 12:25 PM

I'm on trt and wondering how much protein I should have I read on here somewhere that using body weight isn't the best indicator and that the metabolic blood panel is a better indicator can anyone chime in???

**djgreen** · 05-10-2015, 04:42 PM

just 1 gram per lb of lean body mass is fine it don't half to be down to the gram

**Simon1972** · 05-11-2015, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by djgreen

just 1 gram per lb of lean body mass is fine it don't half to be down to the gram

agreed- LBM not gross body mass. dont confuse the two

**cgeorgemeow** · 05-13-2015, 12:15 PM

When you are trying to find out how much protein you should intake always use the mirror as a judge. Some people get fat off 1 gram per lean mass some don't gain muscle and need more. It is very dependent on your genetics, training and general lifestyle.

**Ashop** · 05-13-2015, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by sportsfan8724

I'm on trt and wondering how much protein I should have I read on here somewhere that using body weight isn't the best indicator and that the metabolic blood panel is a better indicator can anyone chime in???

1.5-2 grams per pound for most athletes