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how much protein do I actually need if I am trying to gain muscle and what are good ways to get it? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 20 hours ago by sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml to c/vegan@hexbear.net

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I find a huge variation in daily recommended protein intake when I search online and it is quite frustrating. I am going to the gym regularly and trying to build muscle so this has recently become important to me as I don't want to accidentally have a protein deficiency. Currently I use a protein powder and eat a lot of beans and lentils. I usually get 60g at least and I get the full spectrum of amino acids from other parts of my diet. I just do not believe I need double this as is currently recommended by the US government.

Anyone have studies on this? Recommendations for bodybuilding while vegan?

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[–] Are_Euclidding_Me@hexbear.net 5 points 7 hours ago

In general, as long as you're eating enough calories and with enough variety (so, not a fruitarian or something), you're getting enough protein.

Fun fact: per calorie, spinach has more protein than dead cow flesh. I haven't compared spinach to real sources of protein (beans, tofu), because I usually use this fun fact when talking to carnists. But the point is: every food has protein. Focus on eating enough calories and the protein will follow automatically.

I see from one of your comments that you have a tendency to undereat, so I understand you need to track your food intake. That's fine, but if I were you, I'd concentrate on getting enough calories and eating a variety of foods. I wouldn't try to optimize protein ratios, because you simply don't need to.

If you were, say, an Olympic level athlete, or in some other way operating close to the limits of the human body, then you should probably be optimizing protein/fat/carbohydrate ratios. But if you just want to build some muscle, don't worry about it too much, just make sure you're eating enough, with a decent variety of foods, and you're good!