How much protein is enough to make or improve muscule mass?

Subject: How much protein is enough to make or improve muscule mass?

Date: Thu Jun 28 21:21:14 2001
Posted by Philip
Grade level: undergrad School: Thomas Nelson College
City: Newport News State/Province: Va Country: US
Area of science: Development
ID: 993777674.Dv

Message:


I have been told the human body needs 1.5 grams protein per lb. body weight to 
be more effecient at muscle repair. Gorillas and other animals that have low 
protein diets are extremely muscular. Why is that?

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