How much protein do you need to gain muscle?

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Stuart Phillips, a professor at McMaster University specializing in skeletal muscle health, continues to be a leading voice in protein research.

 

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* 40-60% of lean muscle

 

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* This is what real individual data looks like, this is curated over 27 years of me being at McMaster

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Eye opener for many!

* around 1.6 g/kg are where any true measurable benefits end

 

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post #13 (Go nuts!)

Post in thread 'Optimizing Amino Acids and Protein for Musculoskeletal Health during Periods of Rest or Disuse'

Nov 8, 2024

True heavyweight in the field here!

This Is What Everyone Gets WRONG About Protein & Building Muscle!

Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) 12:09 - Why...

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Muscles in Menopause

Move Daily Talks: Muscles in Menopause with Stuart Phillips Ph.D. | EPS. 3 Stuart Phillips Ph.D. discusses the challenges and strategies for building lean muscle during menopause, emphasizing the importance of resistance training, adequate protein intake, and consistent exercise habits, while...

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Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth

13:04-20:35 *The primary driver of accumulating new muscle is definitely the weightlifting lets be clear on that and the protein is the icing on the cake! Pay close attention (16:30-17:32, 41:50-43:23) How much protein can your body actually use in one sitting? Is there an upper limit...

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The Impact of Protein on Muscle Mass Gain: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

Time to cut through all the bull***! https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/performance-nutrition-series-impact-protein-muscle-mass-gain-truth-whole-truth-and-nothing https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei-v8JKwQaOifSyYr8SJTw#/registration Zoom webinar (03/05/2024) Dr. Stuart Phillips is...

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Muscle, Protein, and Aging with Dr. Stuart Phillips

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/muscle-protein-and-aging-with-dr-stuart-phillips/id509969439?i=1000645319227 Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health in Aging. He is a Professor in Kinesiology, and Graduate Faculty in the School of Medicine at...

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0.8 GRAMS PER pound is plenty. As long as training is hard. 1 gram per pound is ok too

 

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Thread 'The Muscle Expert | Forget Grip Strength - This Predicts Longevity Better'

Jul 22, 2025

In this interview renowned exercise physiologist and gerontology expert Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University shares cutting-edge insights into optimizing exercise and nutrition for healthy aging. Dr. Phillips, who has spent decades researching muscle physiology and aging, breaks down the science behind successful aging and reveals why most people are focusing on the wrong metrics.




Chapters

0:00 - Target Audiences: Serious vs Minimum Effective Dose
5:18 - Key Metrics: V02 Max and Functional Tests
8:21 - Body...

• madman
• exercise; nutrition; aging; health
• Replies: 4
• Forum: Health & Wellness

 

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Thread 'This Is Growing Old: How to Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Stuart Phillips'

Jul 29, 2025

Starting around age 30, we all begin to lose muscle mass and strength. For some, this progresses into sarcopenia, a condition that can reduce independence, increase disability, and heighten risks of falls, hospitalizations, and other health complications.

Joining us to discuss how to prevent muscle loss with age is Dr. Stuart Phillips, muscle health expert and professor at McMaster University.

Key Takeaways on Muscle Health and Aging from Dr. Stuart Phillips

What is Sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and...

• madman
• aging; exercise; muscle/sarcopenia; protein
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Health & Wellness

 

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Thread 'No.1 Protein Scientist: Are you eating enough?'

Aug 7, 2025

Are you eating enough protein? This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself. With “high protein” labels on almost every type of food product you can imagine, it’s easy to get confused.

In this episode, Prof. Stuart Phillips explains how protein can keep us healthy as we age. He also outlines when we should eat protein, how much protein we really need, and provides simple, practical advice to help you achieve it. Stuart is a professor in the Kinesiology Department at McMaster University. He’s the author of more than 400 scientific papers, many...

• madman
• diet; training; protein; muscle/strength; fat loss
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Nutrition and Supplements