Indicator Amino Acid-Derived Estimate of Dietary Protein Requirement for Male Bodybuilders on a Nontraining Day Is Several-Fold Greater than the Current Recommended Dietary Allowance [Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition]

Conclusion: These IAAO data suggest that the protein EAR and recommended intake for male bodybuilders at rest on a nontraining day exceed the current recommendations of the Institute of Medicine by ~2.6-fold. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02621294.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Bandegan, A., Courtney-Martin, G., Rafii, M., Pencharz, P. B., Lemon, P. W. Tags: Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition Source Type: research