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How much protein (whey/casein) should i uptake if i go to the gym 3 times a week, female, 25 y.o. 114 lb? what else should i take to get stronger?

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Dr. James Henning answered

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Shoot for: 3/4 to 1 mg of protein per lb. Body weight per day if training hard and hoping to put on some mass, from a variety of sources both dietary and supplements. Experiment with lesser and greater amounts. One size doesn't fit everyone & leser amounts may be appropriate for people with kidney issues. Hope this is helpful!

Answered 6/23/2018

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A member asked:

How much protein (whey/casein) should i uptake if i go to the gym 3 times a week, female, 25 y.o. 114 lb? what else should i take to get stronger?

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