It's all about the protein baby.
Yes, proteins are the brick of the muscle and if you...blablabla we all know that part, but let's talk about less common facts but very important for our gains.
- Eating excessive amounts of protein overloads your
liver, allowing ammonia and other toxic substances to build up in your
bloodstream. This leads to hepatic encephalopathy, a condition highly
linked to a decline in brain, nervous, and hormone system function.
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Some believe that your should scatter your protein intake thorough your day so you can absorb it all. However this study
found out that it didn’t matter in terms of protein synthesis or muscle
degradation if you ate all of your daily protein in one meal, or in
four meals. (this debunks the myths of maximal protein absorption, and
once again points home for intermittent fasting).
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In this study
the researchers found out that diet high in protein and fiber decreased
testosterone levels and higher cortisol (food for thought as testosterone is the number one
hormone for people lifting weights).
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People who have high levels of testosterone and
growth hormone can also utilize much more protein than people who don’t,
as HGH and T will both increase protein synthesis in the muscle.
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People under high stress (high cortisol) can’t
utilize protein that well as their bodies are constantly in this
catabolic state, which means that a huge portion of protein consumed
under stress will never be used by your muscles.
But then, how much should be the ideal daily intake of proteins?
Well, it depends...
- On how much lean mass you have to maintain
- Your age
- Are you lifting ?
- Your testosterone level
So guys, it's really less than what bodybuilding famous magazines and site tell you to eat.
Wait a moment, they sell protein supplements as well, and they care more about YOUR health than their income. Sure.
So don't fall in the trap of eating too much proteins, as a rule of thumb, you should eat between, 90-130g of protein daily.
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