UA NUTRITION
The Whey to Build Muscle
Story by Sandy Sarcona
A
thletes are lured to protein powder as
a magical substance to build bigger
muscles.
Yes, protein is part of the muscle growth
equation, but without strength training,
excess protein intake will make its way
passed your muscles and into your urine.
Most athletes do get enough protein. The
recommended daily allowance (RDA) for
protein is 0.8grams/kilogram (gm./kg.)
of body weight for the average person*
and 1.2-1.7gm. /kg. of body weight for an
athlete; use upper level when engaging
in a strength training program. Most
athletes can get enough protein by eating
a regular diet that includes meat, poultry
and fish, which is the best source along
with dairy, peanut butter/nuts, beans, and
even carbohydrates.
When and why should an athlete add a
protein powder? After strength training
the muscles use a large amount of branched
chain amino acids (BCAA) and muscle
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