How Much Protein do I Need to Build Muscle?
Some research studies available attempt to discover how much protein is necessary only to prevent deficiency. But just because a deficiency will likely cause a loss in muscle mass and a decrease in athletic performance, eating just enough protein to thwart an insufficiency will probably not equate [...]
Is a high amount of protein bad for you? Protein has been reported to have some adverse affects, including kidney strain, osteoporosis, and calcium loss. The following will discuss the veracity of these rumors. So what is the truth? Are high protein diets unhealthy? Check out what the research says.
Protein and Kidney Strain
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It’s been a controversy for years: are protein supplements needed for athletes? Nutritionists claim that protein requirements can be met by whole food sources. They also assert that supplemental protein powders provide no benefits. As an athletic trainer, I don’t agree with this opinion.
While of course it may be more fun to eat a [...]
