A member asked:

How many grams of protein should i consume per day? im a very active person(i go to the gym 4 days a week) i heard it's 1 g per pound of body weight

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

0.5-1g / 1# body wt: Depending upon age, goals & what journals you read/believe, we typically recommend 0.5-1g protein for every 1 pound of body weight.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

For body building : The amount of protein in a well balanced. Meal program should be .6- .7 grams of protein per pound of body weight. More is not healthy.

Answered 8/11/2013

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