Thread: What’s So Special About Protein, and How Much of it Should I Eat?

Protein is the foundation for muscle growth. It directly builds mass by providing amino acids, the essential material muscles use to get bigger. In fact, protein or amino acids are often referred to as the body’s “bricks and mortar”. No surprise, then, that if you want to get big you need more protein than the average person. Start at 1g per pound of bodyweight per day, and go up to as much as 1.5g. So if you weigh 180lbs, that’s 180-270g of protein daily—and be sure to spread that intake evenly over six meals to maximize absorption and provide a continual flow of building material.