Ever find yourself puzzled by the question, "How much protein do I really need?" You're not alone! With millions of conflicting pieces of advice online, it can be overwhelming to find a straightforward answer. In this video, we dive deep into the science-backed protein recommendations for different fitness goals: muscle gain, weight loss, and overall health improvement.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 Protein for Muscle
02:40 Protein for Cutting Vs Bulking
04:04 Protein for Fat Loss
06:46 Protein for Health
08:07 Is Eating Meat Unhealthy
11:58 Too Much Protein?

What We Cover:

Muscle Gain: Discover the optimal protein intake for muscle growth without overdoing it. We explore why you might not need as much protein as commonly suggested and discuss the point of diminishing returns in protein consumption.
Weight Loss: Learn how to calculate your protein needs based on lean body mass rather than total body weight, especially important if you're significantly overweight.
General Health: We'll discuss protein needs based on your level of physical activity and debunk popular myths about meat consumption and health.
Debate on Protein Needs: Hear differing expert opinions on whether protein requirements change when bulking or cutting.

Why Watch?
Evidence-Based Advice: We use a wide array of studies and expert opinions to inform our recommendations.
Practical Tips: Get actionable advice tailored to your specific fitness goals.
Myth Busting: We tackle common misconceptions about protein and diet to help you make informed decisions.
Join us as we cut through the noise and provide you with clear, concise, and reliable protein guidelines. Whether you're looking to bulk up, slim down, or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, this video is your one-stop guide to understanding protein intake. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more health and fitness tips from MUSCLEwiki!

References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17413099/ (1)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900704000991 (2)
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-3-2-12 (3)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339175003_Nutritional_Recommendations_for_Physique_Athletes (4)
https://mennohenselmans.com/eric-helms-protein/ (5)
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2016/fo/c5fo01530h (6)
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Comparison-of-stomach-pH-mean-SE-across-trophic-groups-with-gastrointestinal-tracts_fig2_280586773 (7)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8881926/ (8)