The Claim
A total daily protein intake of at least 1.6 g/kg body weight is the primary determinant of muscle hypertrophy during resistance training, and incremental gains in muscle hypertrophy are observed with each additional 0.5 g/kg/day of protein intake.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're lifting weights and want to build muscle, eating at least 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight every day is the most important thing — and eating even more protein (like 0.5 extra grams per kg) helps you gain a little more muscle on top of that.
See the scientific wording
Total daily protein intake of at least 1.6 g/kg body weight is the primary determinant of muscle hypertrophy during resistance training, with incremental gains observed per additional 0.5 g/kg/day.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis
This study found that it doesn’t matter when you drink your protein shake — what really matters is how much protein you eat in total each day. More total protein means more muscle growth, which matches the claim.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 2 supporting studies
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