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Researchers took 44 men and gave either plant-protein or animal-protein supplements for 12 weeks while strength training. There was no statistical difference in muscle strength or mass between groups (www.tandfonline.com)
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[–] usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That's a rather excessive amount unless you mean g protein/kg instead of g protein / lbs

People who exercise regularly also have higher needs, about 1.1-1.5 grams per kilogram. People who regularly lift weights or are training for a running or cycling event need 1.2-1.7 grams per kilogram. Excessive protein intake would be more than 2 grams per kilogram of body weight each day.

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-getting-too-much-protein

2g / kg = ~0.9g /lbs for reference