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I weigh 240 lbs, i am taking whey protein. how many grams can i take in a day?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Your intake of pro..: You need at least 109 g of protein per day, based on body weight. This includes what you get in your diet, plus whey protein. A competitive athlete needs 2g per kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight. That would be a max of 218g for you. More than this has no additional benefits.

Answered 8/11/2014

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