Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

2956: How Much Protein Should I Consume After A Workout

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Apr 25, 2025
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Post-Workout Protein and Carb Timing

  • Consume about 20 grams of leucine-rich protein within 20 to 30 minutes after strength training.
  • Pair this protein with roughly 1 gram of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight to optimize muscle recovery.
ADVICE

Calculate Your Carb Needs

  • Calculate your post-workout carbohydrate need by dividing your weight in pounds by 2.2 to get kilograms, then consume 1 gram per kilogram.
  • For example, a 150-pound person should eat about 70 grams of carbohydrates after training.
ADVICE

Be Cautious with Supplements

  • Avoid unnecessary supplements like beta-alanine and glutamine due to insufficient evidence of benefit.
  • Use creatine cautiously, considering kidney health and cycling usage as per labels.
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