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Protein: Are You Getting Enough?
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Limitations of Exceeding Protein Guidelines for Muscle Gain
A meta-analysis by Stewart and his team revealed that consuming protein over government guidelines while engaging in resistance training only resulted in an average of a quarter pound of muscle gain spread over the whole body. This amount is so minimal that it's practically undetectable. Additionally, the study found that there is a limit to how much protein intake can contribute to muscle gain, with individuals maxing out at around 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, which is double the recommended guidelines.
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