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More Protein Is Not Better

By:Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RD
When it comes to protein for muscle building, more is not better. Somewhere in the range of 15–25 grams of protein in close proximity to a workout will provide the maximum muscle-building effect. Taking in more protein than this won't make a difference.

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