J Int Soc Sports Nutr June 2014 PMID 24864135

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation.

Eric R Helms, Alan A Aragon, Peter J Fitschen

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The collective discussions reflect a mostly supportive attitude towards the research, with several posts citing specific protein ranges, such as 1.6g/kg and 2.3-3.1g/kg of FFM, and debating the scientific basis of these recommendations, showcasing both interest and engagement through detailed analysis and references to studies.

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Most comments align with the article's emphasis on evidence-based nutrition strategies, showing general support.

InterestHigh interest

Posts are highly engaged with the topic, referencing specific studies, recommended ranges, and debates, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions delve into detailed aspects like protein intake, muscle preservation, and methodological nuances, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions influence perceptions of bodybuilding nutrition, with some posts questioning traditional practices and highlighting scientific findings, suggesting moderate impact.

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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

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Jun 26, 2019 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,816 followers View post →
とらびす
@geisya110 · X

リンクでは、1日に摂取すべきタンパク質量は以下の通りとなっています 増量期:1.2~2.2gx除脂肪体重 減量期:2.3~3.1gx除脂肪体重 @X_PLOSION_PR #エクスプロージョン #プロテイン #エクスプロージョンアンバサダー2022 #筋トレ好きと繋がりたい #筋トレ垢さんと繋がりたい https://t.co/cGYHOB4vdo

Jun 18, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 2,138 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/PZ23hqQYtT

Aug 24, 2023 · 13 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 「Citrulline malate」に記載 https://t.co/eOzYnAt2bG

Apr 21, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
Marty Kendall
@martykendall2 · X

@tednaiman @realDaveFeldman @DrEenfeldt For reference, natural body builders target 2.3-3.1 g/kg LBM of protein t promote satiety and minimise loss of LBM while dieting. https://t.co/qh0yPlzIzZ

Mar 20, 2023 · 8 likes · 11,037 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 「Caloric intake for competition」に記載 https://t.co/x8l427Yqtm

May 8, 2024 · 6 likes · 51,993 followers View post →

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Nicolas Flamel
@EildonTree · X

Today I've increased protein intake from the previous 2.1g/kg to 2.5g/kg, and will decrease fat to 15% caloric contribution. I'm following this study's recommendations. Hope to decrease my body fat while maintaining LBM. https://t.co/M8PiUOiMZw https://t.co/LbQ3ZB07Fl

Jul 26, 2025 · 97 followers View post →
Taun Rey
@TaunRey · X

@Nejetztnicht69 @BettyCo_Nurse @HolzheuStefan Das sieht die Wissenschaft anders. Für "normale" Menschen, die sich gesundheitsbewusst ernähren, mindestens 1,6 g/kg. (https://t.co/HGoplo1ttg) Für Sportler sogar deutlich über 2g/kg (https://t.co/WO0H4er8nB)

Jul 24, 2025 · 259 followers View post →
каменяр
@PIBHOMIPHO · X

@1msorussophobic @filatovadds На: https://t.co/vzqQ7tvuKI https://t.co/0B8f9DsPpf https://t.co/azdWjuvco0 Для набору і мейнтейну дійсно потрібно біля 1го граму.

Jul 8, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
SimpleHealth.live
@SimpleHLive · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. This research gives clear food and supplement advice for natural bodybuilders getting ready for competitions. It shows how to lose fat while keeping muscle, and which

Apr 29, 2025 · 8 followers View post →
The Endless
@marchofsand · X

@Alicia_Bittle_ You got a source for that? Every study I've seen says between 0.5% - 1.2% of body weight per week to avoid muscle loss. Here's a random example: https://t.co/eHX8MPhSfz If you're losing 3lbs/week you'd need to weigh at least 250lbs to not lose muscle and you don't look close to

Mar 22, 2025 · 1 like · 277 followers View post →
ゆーだい
@RzRVohCjOh7NCJO · X

RT @sudokeeen: 参考 https://t.co/tXIQOgMQm9 https://t.co/gexZGmZjpu?

Feb 6, 2025 · 1 share · 149 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/tXIQOgMQm9 https://t.co/gexZGmZjpu?

Feb 6, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
Eduardo Cominetti
@ECominetti · X

@e_brietzke Não tem embasamento científico o excesso de proteína: Adultos saudáveis (1.6g/kg): https://t.co/jkAdNZd2fi Atletas de fisiculturismo em preparação para competição (2.3 a 3.1kg/kg de *massa magra*): https://t.co/dkWAzHYq6E

Jan 14, 2025 · 1 like · 194 followers View post →
Andromache Tziamou
@MaggieTziamou · X

@JimFreakGR @keeptalkingGR @amphithyme https://t.co/2dX5xQBGJb

Sep 10, 2024 · 1 like · 2,821 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 「Caloric intake for competition」に記載 https://t.co/x8l427Yqtm

May 8, 2024 · 6 likes · 51,993 followers View post →
ぼーなむ こうぞうた
@drudrudrumer77 · X

RT @sudokeeen: 参考 「Citrulline malate」に記載 https://t.co/eOzYnAt2bG

Apr 21, 2024 · 1 share · 877 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 「Citrulline malate」に記載 https://t.co/eOzYnAt2bG

Apr 21, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
darthluiggi ಠ_ಠ
@luis_villasenor · X

@rf121rf @exfatloss @Alicewants2know @martykendall2 @KetoCarnivore @richcollins @guido_vogel @DrEenfeldt @SBakerMD @raphaels7 1. https://t.co/vQK3zkYQsx 2. https://t.co/oSqDEIDvCg 3. https://t.co/Rla93XVqRT 4. https://t.co/RBIRPP675x

Feb 14, 2024 · 1 like · 2,951 followers View post →
Benji
@Ben_Kenob1 · X

@Susan99TA Okay. https://t.co/sxk64yMzkQ https://t.co/mvT115zlDU https://t.co/ardg7h16fn https://t.co/U4z3Qxgd9n https://t.co/U5YiqoGqWw Your turn.

Dec 29, 2023 · 154 followers View post →
糸ようじ
@itoyoji2020 · X

RT @sudokeeen: 参考 https://t.co/PsTtXJ0grH https://t.co/bLYxdTct3L https://t.co/8CAiJ2uqNA

Nov 12, 2023 · 1 share · 1,115 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/PsTtXJ0grH https://t.co/bLYxdTct3L https://t.co/8CAiJ2uqNA

Nov 12, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
Arbiarso Wijatmoko #BugarDaddy
@Arbiarso_W · X

Terus berapa penurunan berat badan yang direkomendasikan? Dalam jurnal ini: https://t.co/AyPP0tLIOP Direkomendasikan penurunan itu di 0.5% - 1% berat badan per minggu.

Sep 18, 2023 · 23,018 followers View post →
Kawa saki
@ghuzs171 · X

RT @sudokeeen: 参考 https://t.co/PZ23hqQYtT

Aug 24, 2023 · 1 share · 67 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/PZ23hqQYtT

Aug 24, 2023 · 13 likes · 1 share · 51,993 followers View post →
Aaron Dungca
@aaron_dungca · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation - Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition https://t.co/nADJiKVGIJ

Mar 24, 2023 · 19 followers View post →
Marty Kendall
@martykendall2 · X

@tednaiman @realDaveFeldman @DrEenfeldt For reference, natural body builders target 2.3-3.1 g/kg LBM of protein t promote satiety and minimise loss of LBM while dieting. https://t.co/qh0yPlzIzZ

Mar 20, 2023 · 8 likes · 11,037 followers View post →
Greg Nuckols
@GregNuckols · X

@ArkhamFantasy @ScepticalDoctor @lipo_fan @EricTrexler The 2.3-3.1 range probably comes from this paper, but it recommended 2.3-3.1g/kg of FFM, not total body mass. And, fwiw, it's still a bit speculative. Having a hard time thinking of studies to support 2.3-3.1g/kg of total body mass. https://t.co/EOIMBadBEZ

Mar 18, 2023 · 1 like · 14,882 followers View post →
Benjamin R. Holmes
@benjaminrholmes · X

@ScepticalDoctor @lipo_fan That recommendation is based on this paper I believe. They cite numerous studies in the “Protein” section of the paper that outlines the rationale to getting to that recommendation. You may have already read it, but incase you haven’t: https://t.co/9Kk1M5uAEN

Mar 18, 2023 · 1 like · 257 followers View post →
エクスプロージョン【公式】
@X_PLOSION_PR · X

RT @geisya110: リンクでは、1日に摂取すべきタンパク質量は以下の通りとなっています 増量期:1.2~2.2gx除脂肪体重 減量期:2.3~3.1gx除脂肪体重 @X_PLOSION_PR #エクスプロージョン #プロテイン #エクスプロージョンアンバサダー202…

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 share · 33,116 followers View post →
Chris Ricard
@onaccel · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation - PMC https://t.co/YJ8mH9AdQf

Jun 19, 2022 · 1,169 followers View post →
とらびす
@geisya110 · X

リンクでは、1日に摂取すべきタンパク質量は以下の通りとなっています 増量期:1.2~2.2gx除脂肪体重 減量期:2.3~3.1gx除脂肪体重 @X_PLOSION_PR #エクスプロージョン #プロテイン #エクスプロージョンアンバサダー2022 #筋トレ好きと繋がりたい #筋トレ垢さんと繋がりたい https://t.co/cGYHOB4vdo

Jun 18, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 2,138 followers View post →
THEStevenSirski
@THEStevenSirski · X

Today's healthy science read: nutrition for natural #bodybuilding https://t.co/XFLz01mNRI

Mar 22, 2022 · 71 followers View post →
Nguyen Pham
@nguyenpham92 · X

nutrition and supplementation https://t.co/wWvyKpB1oa

Feb 23, 2022 · 6 followers View post →
Jimbly X. Hoosgow
@MrBadTakes · X

@StaceyJSpiehler https://t.co/t1yKNduhqQ

Feb 5, 2022 · 1 like · 263 followers View post →
#EndStatelessnessHouseforAll
@RrrrrritaE · X

Bodybuilding is the mixed of science,resistance and discipline. Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation | Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition | Full Text https://t.co/2kLWljqWq5

Feb 2, 2022 · 614 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@kevinnbass @FelipeJotz These are roughly average evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest prep. Protein at ~1.2 g/lb of ideal body weight when hypocaloric (12 kcal/lb), with 30% fat and the rest from carbs, scaling carbs with high intensity exercise. https://t.co/rTpdJ8cQPn

Jan 11, 2022 · 3 likes · 95,207 followers View post →
Benjamin R. Holmes
@benjaminrholmes · X

@FusionProgGuy @AviBittMD Those values are strictly just for optimal muscle preservation and in the context of natural bodybuilders. I’m not sure on your goals or lifestyle. Ref: https://t.co/9Kk1M5uAEN

Jan 6, 2022 · 1 like · 257 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

な体重の人たちを対象にした調査では1日の摂取カロリーを普段より50%減らした場合24週間後には基礎代謝が40%も減少した。このうち25%は体重の低下が原因なので代謝の適応による低下は15%ぐらいだと考えられる https://t.co/ON2gjWZpXq #自分用メモ

Sep 25, 2021 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

15〜30%の脂肪を推奨 最後に炭水化物の量を決める ほとんどの論文では炭水化物を摂らないとパフォーマンスが下がり筋肉も減ってしまうって結果が出ている https://t.co/o5hNvQXCfd #自分用メモ

May 24, 2021 · 179 followers View post →
Edú Ortega-Ibarra.
@EduOrtegaIbarra · X

RT @EduOrtegaIbarra: Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. The pract…

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 share · 34,793 followers View post →
Edú Ortega-Ibarra.
@EduOrtegaIbarra · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation. The practice of dehydration and electrolyte manipulation in the final days and hours prior to competition can be dangerous, and may not improve appearance (Helms, 2014). https://t.co/bq7U2oQhP4

Mar 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 34,793 followers View post →
Joey Gast, Registered Dietitian
@joeygast_rd · X

@TheeLizBrody @freeyoursoulfit @TheAlanAragon @BradSchoenfeld https://t.co/tuTaHVxYJZ https://t.co/BllHbo5M2f https://t.co/fxWM5nugvX https://t.co/6GK3cLlvOo

Feb 27, 2021 · 1 like · 968 followers View post →
toomuch Information
@toomuchInform11 · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation https://t.co/ykNeJjRJFX

Dec 22, 2020 · 8 followers View post →
Benjamin R. Holmes
@benjaminrholmes · X

@Veganella_ References: https://t.co/mhVfE4JxFc https://t.co/9Kk1M5uAEN

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 257 followers View post →
世紀末敗者@チャッキー・こけし
@NOJIMAXRACING · X

@YahooNewsTopics 四の五の言わずに、一時情報を貼りますね。 厚生労働省https://t.co/DTwQsIyhuI タンパク質摂取に関する論文 https://t.co/PobHvef2mr https://t.co/RBU8A5XNy1

Aug 3, 2020 · 291 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@CaloriesProper @AviBittMD @tednaiman @Eric_OGrey https://t.co/f1RpCpcW1k

Mar 10, 2020 · 1,202 followers View post →
ユニシエール
@junisiel · X

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Feb 22, 2020 · 38 followers View post →
Will Brink
@WillBrink · X

Jan 6, 2020 · 1 like · 3,620 followers View post →
Marco Antonio #StellarBlade
@MarcoPlayS07 · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation https://t.co/MpOKPy7y0a

Aug 4, 2019 · 318 followers View post →
Charles Briscoe
@charbrisc · X

@tednaiman @FedExodus These two competitors have pretty low intakes (even for contest prep). I have seen many keep protein around 160-180 and carbs over 250-300. They always set protein based on bodyweight (or most do) and then get carbs as high as possible (not protein). https://t.co/hnfNwaOYTv

Jul 7, 2019 · 45 followers View post →
Darren Delaney, MSc ASCC
@DarDelFitness · X

RT @BSinger10: With a new nutrition & bodybuilding paper out: https://t.co/jb8HhMpPm7 Here are a few more on the topic https://t.co/7CzZB…

Jun 26, 2019 · 4 shares · 371 followers View post →
Missael
@miiss_ael · X

RT @BSinger10: With a new nutrition & bodybuilding paper out: https://t.co/jb8HhMpPm7 Here are a few more on the topic https://t.co/7CzZB…

Jun 26, 2019 · 4 shares · 88 followers View post →
Łukasz Czerw
@UCzerw · X

RT @BSinger10: With a new nutrition & bodybuilding paper out: https://t.co/jb8HhMpPm7 Here are a few more on the topic https://t.co/7CzZB…

Jun 26, 2019 · 4 shares · 68 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

With a new nutrition & bodybuilding paper out: https://t.co/jb8HhMpPm7 Here are a few more on the topic https://t.co/7CzZBkbOA9 https://t.co/bT1T6FC9s4 https://t.co/vaDLxd0q5m https://t.co/rfp3FpDav8 https://t.co/FOLtxEaAci https://t.co/iZqWTZggbh https://t.co/WMPhpNzxUF

Jun 26, 2019 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,816 followers View post →
@Fabandfitover50
@fabandfitover50 · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation https://t.co/ORHWIP0Ntg Thank you #mikematthew

Feb 26, 2019 · 2,605 followers View post →
@Fabandfitover50
@fabandfitover50 · X

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutrition and supplementation https://t.co/ORHWIP0Ntg Thank you #muscleforlife #mikematthew XXX

Feb 26, 2019 · 2,605 followers View post →