How much protein is required per day for muscle growth : Muscle growth

Proteins are the essential macronutrients for the human body, which are made up by the monomers of amino acid. 

Protein also serve as a fuel like carbohydrate, one gram of protein contains 4kcal, same as 4kcal and fat contains 9kcal/gram. 

 Protein is the foundation of muscle growth.

Protein founds all over the body include hair, body organs, skin, muscle and bone. 

Protein is very important in terms of muscle growth, it helps to repair broken muscle fiber and muscle and also used as fuel. 

But the question is that, How much protein is required for muscle growth because if you consume low protein on daily bases then your muscle will take more time to growth or may be you find no growth and if you are consuming high protein than actual body demand then it may cause some health condition. 

How much protein is required per day for muscle growth ?

According to National Academy of Medicine an adult should get minimum 0.8g of protein for every kg of body weight per day. 

It is also said that you daily intake of 20-30% of calories should come from protein each day. 

For the athlete, bodybuilder or any one who are engaged in high physical activity should consume minimum 1.8-2g of protein for every kg of body weight per day.

Symptoms of protein deficiency

• Edema
• Skin and hair fall
• Loss of muscle loss
• High chance of getting broken bones
• Stunted growth in children
• Fatty liver
• Greater appetite
  

Benefits of protein 

• Reduce appetite
• Help weight loss
• Help in muscle growth
• Good for your bones
• Helps boost metabolism
• It lowers the blood pressure
• Helps your muscles in recovery
  

 

 

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