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How Much Protein for Muscle | Repair, Growth, Maintenance

Donna Cataldo, Ph.D. and Matthew Blair, B.S. |  Sept. 14, 2020

How Much Protein for Muscle ACSM
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"To increase muscle mass in combination with physical activity, it is recommended that a person that lifts weights regularly or is training for a running or cycling event eat a range of 1.2-1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, or 0.5 to 0.8 grams per pound of body weight."



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