Protein is used by our bodies for a number of uses, some of which are evident and others which are not, such as skin and hair. Regardless of how our bodies use protein, certain other factors must be present in order for our bodies to use the protein we eat.
This is where amino acids come into play; however, many inexperienced bodybuilders lack amino acids. Most of the protein we eat will go to waste if we don't have the right amino acids in our bodies.
We eat protein for the purpose of building muscle in bodybuilding, but the body cannot use the protein unless it is supplemented with the necessary amino acids. While our bodies naturally produce a certain amount of amino acids, many foods also contain high amounts of amino acids. So it's a good idea to know which foods contain a lot of protein and the right amino acids in the right proportions.
Protein that is full
Full protein foods are those that contain all of the amino acids needed for muscle growth and development. These full protein foods include, for example,
Soy Beans Fish Eggs Milk Beef Chicken Soy Beans
Is the percentage of protein important?
Yeah, but it's not that straightforward; our bodies can only use a certain amount of protein at any given time. Amino acids are the building blocks that allow our bodies to utilize the protein we eat. This makes the percentage of protein in our diet and the number of grams of protein we eat less significant.It's just about the amount of available protein we consume; if our bodies can't use the protein, it'll all be wasted, then what's the point of that? I may be repeating myself here, but the argument is critical and needs to be repeated many times.
Protein that is missing
Certain foods, such as nuts, beans, rice, and potatoes, contain a large amount of protein. However, since these foods lack many of the amino acids needed by the body to utilize the protein, they are referred to as (incomplete) protein.There's nothing wrong with consuming foods with incomplete protein, but for the best results, pair them with foods that contain all of the essential amino acids.
A basic description of protein
Protein is made up of a variety of different elements, including hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. Lifters can refer to anabolic (positive nitrogen balance – building muscle) or catabolic (negative nitrogen balance – losing muscle) states when they talk about positive and negative nitrogen.
How much protein do you consume?
To return to the original question: When attempting to add muscle mass, 1 gram of protein per 1 pound of body weight is generally recommended. As a result, a 200-pound man needs approximately 200 grams of protein per day. However, when addressing body weight, this applies to lean body weight, so a 300-pound man who is overweight does not need 300 grams of protein per day.
Eating slightly less than the recommended 1 gram per 1 pound of body weight can still result in benefits, so don't believe this recommendation is set in stone. In fact, some argue that 1 gram per pound of body weight is excessive.
Recommendation from a friend
100 grams a day, spread out over the day, will be a reasonable starting point. Take a decent source of protein every 4 hours to see how you do, then raise it if you don't see good results after 6 months.
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