A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength

exercise · British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(6), 376–384 · 2018

Morton (2018) found the sweet spot for muscle growth: 1.6g of protein per kg of body weight is the limit where your gains stop caring about your protein shakes.

Authors

Morton, R. W., Murphy, K. T., McKellar, S. R., et al.

Research lens

Morton (2018) found the sweet spot for muscle growth: 1.6g of protein per kg of body weight is the limit where your gains stop caring about your protein shakes.

  • exercise
  • muscle-preservation