assertion
Analysis v1

You don’t need a lot of protein to build muscle—just 0.7 grams per pound of body weight is enough to grow as much muscle as possible.

Scientific Claim

Protein intake at 0.7 grams per pound of body weight is sufficient to maximize muscle protein synthesis in non-elite, non-lean individuals undergoing resistance training.

Original Statement

If you take your body weight in pounds and you multiply it by 0.7, that's already enough to maximize your gains, which gives Dayton more room for carbs to fuel his workouts.

Context Details

Domain

nutrition

Population

human

Subject

protein intake at 0.7 g/lb body weight

Action

maximizes

Target

muscle protein synthesis in resistance-trained individuals

Intervention Details

Type: diet
Dosage: 0.7 g protein per pound of body weight
Duration: unspecified, but applied over 90 days

Evidence from Studies

No evidence studies found yet.

Protein intake at 0.7 grams per pound of body weight is sufficient to maximize muscle protein synthe... | Scientific Fact Check | Fit Body Science