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When taking protein shakes after training how much does the body really need without wasting it. is the guideline 1gram per lb bodyweight correct?
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Depends . . .: Answer depends upon who you ask and what literature they quote. Also depends upon your goal. And kidney health. Cdc recommends 56g/d for adult men 19-70yo (http://www.Cdc.Gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.Html) regardless of variables. Other sources suggest 0.5-1g/pound/d (http://www.Menshealth.Com/mhlists/guide-to-protein/recommended-protein-intake.Php). Ask for referral to nutritionist.
Answered 8/11/2013
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