J Sports Sci May 2012 PMID 22150425

Dietary protein for athletes: from requirements to optimum adaptation.

Stuart M Phillips, Luc J C Van Loon

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The discussions are characterized by a concerted effort to interpret scientific data, with many posters referencing specific protein intake ranges such as 1.3-2.2 g/kg and alternatives like 0.8 g/lb, often citing research or expert opinions. The tone is analytical yet practical, aiming to clarify optimal intake for different athletic goals, demonstrating both high interest and engagement with the publication's insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that higher-than-recommended protein intakes (around 1.3-2.2 g/kg) are beneficial for athletes and muscle growth, with some posts referencing established research and consensus in scientific literature.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reveal a strong interest in dosage specifics, optimal ranges, and practical implications for athletes, indicating curiosity about applying scientific findings to fitness goals.

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Many posters cite studies, mention specific intake ranges, and discuss how these recommendations apply in practice, demonstrating deep engagement with the article’s content and scientific context.

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Although the discussions are detailed and reference established research, the overall perceived impact remains moderate, mainly informing nutritional practices rather than causing immediate change or policy shifts.

Abstract in brief

  • Athletes' protein needs vary based on their training focus, with those engaging in resistance training typically consuming more to support muscle growth, while endurance athletes may require less.
  • Consuming higher-than-RDA levels of protein, particularly around 13-18 g per kg of body weight per day, can maximize muscle protein synthesis, especially when distributed across multiple meals.
  • Factors such as training intensity, experience, and energy intake influence optimal protein amounts, with increased needs during intense training or caloric deficits to help preserve muscle mass and support performance.]

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IberianCitizen
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May 11, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 12,927 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.co/w96FWc861w https://t.co/1wbguYjNpe

Aug 25, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 66,376 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@Mikejulian26 @raphaels7 @KetoCarnivore @DrEenfeldt @tednaiman @luis_villasenor 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kg body weight is good in health adult. If trying to gain muscle or if on weight loss diet, aim to high end of range. If morbidly obese, use lean body weight instead of total weight. https://t.co/seY3QWZEEh https://t.co/BtRdSlm1U1

Mar 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,196 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@TestosteroneTri @MonicaRicci @JoseAntonioPhD @mackinprof .8 g per lb/ 1.6 per kilo or even more We aren’t sedentary https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

May 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 79,077 followers View post →
Derek Ball
@BallABDN · X

@DrGBuckingham This link should prove useful https://t.co/MdW2vkHxNI

Apr 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@hyper_high It’s 1.6 per kilo minimum for body composition. RDAs are minimums to avoid a deficiency, they arent targets for optimal health. https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

Dec 6, 2020 · 1 like · 79,077 followers View post →

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Epouvantar
@epouvantar · X

@Omarborussen09 @Ayoubisback @byaliciaaa Grok se trompe : https://t.co/5s7eWaXSf0 https://t.co/Rv5MiQDvdU Méfiez vous des ia et surtout de grok d’ailleurs

Jul 1, 2025 · 1 like · 18 followers View post →
The Lift Letter
@LiftLetter · X

Jun 25, 2025 · 8 followers View post →
Cyclone Power
@ForIForSForever · X

@James_AndrewRob @Eccentric0Eagle Being a contrarian is when you follow the science? Numerous studies have shown that .6-.8 g/lb is optimal, maybe increasing up to .9 g/lb if you’re cutting. https://t.co/3bF3wvhQoK

Mar 29, 2025 · 474 followers View post →
Kille Tölönen
@Neonomide · X

@JuhanaHarju @HeikkiUusitalo Ison kuvan muutokseen tuskin aihetta? Tässä paperissa toki urheilijoiden erilaiset tarpeet tuotiin esiin, eli kestävyysliikkujillekin noin >1,3g/kg nöyttäisi riittävältä, ja punttiharjoittelijalle puolisen grammaa lisää per painokilo. https://t.co/6QbnHa08yf https://t.co/NsrrUAvHpD

Dec 8, 2024 · 926 followers View post →
Richard Matthews DC, DACNB
@CarnivoreWriter · X

@RMcavee @TatianaLiveFree @itsjustlucasok That is very little protein, and represents the minimum to prevent clinical deficiency. For anyone with a fitness goal, it's 1.3-1.8, and sometimes more. https://t.co/7hKzWWQxao

Oct 24, 2023 · 1,539 followers View post →
Sudās
@sudas1891 · X

@rf121rf @CarnivoreAugust @martykendall2 @BenCostiloe https://t.co/wgcAExHuIT that protein intakes in the range of 1.3-1.8 g · kg(-1) · day(-1) consumed as 3-4 isonitrogenous meals will maximize muscle protein synthesis

Sep 9, 2023 · 635 followers View post →
hollow critter (back to classes arc)
@hollowsynapse01 · X

@tautologer you probably don't need more than ~0.82g/lb. maybe a little more if you're trying to cut at the same time https://t.co/ZfjOf6CGni

Aug 18, 2023 · 1 like · 381 followers View post →
Mario Fernández
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Aug 15, 2023 · 105 followers View post →
michael r barrett
@zaailor · X

.@anahadoconnor: @Katie62983Dodd’s protein data https://t.co/eg15szUfz2 is incomplete by not sharing advice from https://t.co/TkkowasVET More protein’s needed as activity increases to repair muscle fibres movement degrades. Re https://t.co/u8N45bG45q via https://t.co/1v0TSej21W https://t.co/kI97Okx42o

Jul 19, 2023 · 102 followers View post →
j'me fais des potes
@SoberBlbl · X

@LokielHanRyu Je vois pas où tu veux en venir, de nombreuses sources scientifiques s'accordent à dire que la définition musculaire bénéficie d'une prise de prot alignée à l'intensité, à condition de respecter le dosage (entre 1.3 et 2g par kg) https://t.co/VW8adbW1GG https://t.co/k6zHWbynAa

Jun 14, 2023 · 169 followers View post →
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@sukiniwokireini · X

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May 14, 2023 · 2 followers View post →
Ricardo Zúñiga Nutricionista - Dietista
@nutrideliveryec · X

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Dr Daniel Valencia Torres
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RT @IberianCitizen: (1) https://t.co/6Jkbf4ZxQr (2)https://t.co/cQ5bKfSG69 (3)https://t.co/K1IM7vUmSB (4)https://t.co/p7b9fFJdyS (5)https:/…

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IberianCitizen
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(1) https://t.co/6Jkbf4ZxQr (2)https://t.co/cQ5bKfSG69 (3)https://t.co/K1IM7vUmSB (4)https://t.co/p7b9fFJdyS (5)https://t.co/ioEvnPtaXE (6)https://t.co/rJUBuxgoH8 (7)https://t.co/EMm8JqCZCk (8)https://t.co/ANAjFKkiyE (9)https://t.co/FjKbX4bioM

May 11, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 12,927 followers View post →
Derek Ball
@BallABDN · X

@DrGBuckingham This link should prove useful https://t.co/MdW2vkHxNI

Apr 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@Mikejulian26 @raphaels7 @KetoCarnivore @DrEenfeldt @tednaiman @luis_villasenor 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kg body weight is good in health adult. If trying to gain muscle or if on weight loss diet, aim to high end of range. If morbidly obese, use lean body weight instead of total weight. https://t.co/seY3QWZEEh https://t.co/BtRdSlm1U1

Mar 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,196 followers View post →
HydraPlz
@HydraPlz · X

@DAMAYOR69 @aka_Kimchi @imaSpaceboy https://t.co/PXmOMzZV6q indicates the upper of 1.8 is indicated for individuals currently lifting https://t.co/qLDDuI4G1C indicates 1.8 is indicated for maintenence of muscle during energy restriction. basically always good to get lots of brotein if you tryna be jacked 24/7

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 867 followers View post →
Journal of Sports Sciences
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Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 49,108 followers View post →
The Progressing Pilgrim
@The_Pilgrim67 · X

@CarnivoreSapien Excess protein is converted to urea which is excreted in the urine. These protein researchers believe there is an upper limited to useful protein consumption. https://t.co/VnbI0cezA5 https://t.co/1NyWejolaB

Dec 9, 2022 · 547 followers View post →
Karl Erbach
@KarlErbach · X

RT @drmikehart: 2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.…

Sep 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,130 followers View post →
Alexander Dydyk DO, MA
@DrDydyk · X

How much protein do we need to build lean muscle? 1.5-2.0 g/kg. For example, a 200lb male needs 120-180 grams of protein daily depending on their fitness goals. https://t.co/sexmMWuTYG #athletes #weightlifting #musclegrowth #muscle #bodybuilding #weigthtraining #gym #OneTeamOneU

Aug 31, 2022 · 39 followers View post →
Elton John Candy
@silla_de_pensar · X

RT @drmikehart: 2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.…

Aug 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 621 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.co/w96FWc861w https://t.co/1wbguYjNpe

Aug 25, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 66,376 followers View post →
Lani
@EmilTalani · X

@LasseK19139541 @solensson Beror på som sagt vad man ska göra" Elevated protein consumption, as high as 1.8-2.0 g · kg(-1) · day(-1) depending on the caloric deficit, may be advantageous in preventing lean mass losses during periods of energy restriction to promote fat loss." https://t.co/b6aYZ6oEf8

Aug 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,114 followers View post →
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@JasonBerger1 · X

@Yakubianpriest @Liberonscien @Cortezzamorsky @punishedFShater @PYeerk did you cut out the last part of the sentence on purpose? there is a lot of research that points to around 2.2, especially during the start of a training cycle https://t.co/me5AubL65e https://t.co/cRxyKNb99r https://t.co/DLfToLYZys

Jul 25, 2022 · 505 followers View post →
Vinagre
@Vinagre40482408 · X

@Artemisa22sh @agarzon Las estadísticas de consumo dependen del usuario. Lo segundo lo puedo poner en duda. -Journal sports of science https://t.co/2YbMOAtA9c -Metaanálisis relaciona consumo de proteina y salud https://t.co/1weC01n1Em Etc, etc, etc...

Jul 7, 2021 · 733 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@Jbpoiuytrewq @kevinnbass So basically double the RDA https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

May 11, 2021 · 79,077 followers View post →
Crystal
@CryssyTV · X

@LucasMajor3 @MrAdamAp Ye, my alma mater was home to Stuart Phillips Very up to date on his literature :) https://t.co/WspwepQAMp

May 6, 2021 · 3,816 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@jxbrown The RDA isn’t a target, it’s a minimum to avoid degenerative conditions. If you look at the data active individuals Should eat .8g per lb minimum. For body composition/ weight loss even more is beneficia & we need to lose weight https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

Dec 6, 2020 · 79,077 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@hyper_high It’s 1.6 per kilo minimum for body composition. RDAs are minimums to avoid a deficiency, they arent targets for optimal health. https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

Dec 6, 2020 · 1 like · 79,077 followers View post →
Vio
@VioBarks · X

@CassiusRed This info is based on an old research paper I read some years back that studied protein intake and found 1.3-1.8 was the optimal amount for muscle growth. If you’re not super strict/bodybuilding then you won’t need quite as much. https://t.co/of88MD9Dqr

Aug 24, 2020 · 1 like · 2,179 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@TestosteroneTri @MonicaRicci @JoseAntonioPhD @mackinprof .8 g per lb/ 1.6 per kilo or even more We aren’t sedentary https://t.co/IYMu22IOUA

May 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 79,077 followers View post →
Philosophical Weightlifting
@Josh_PhilWL · X

"When viewed from a broad perspective, athletes recovering from exercise would have to serve four ‘‘masters’’: hydration, restoration of metabolized carbohydrate, restoration/repair of damaged proteins, and remodeling proteins." https://t.co/hqb0LzqKeH

Jan 2, 2019 · 1 like · 46 followers View post →