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