why 2g/lb bodyweight?

[Lao Tzu]

my lean body mass is 202. if i did a 2 week cycle i should go to 210.


so why exactly do i need 400 g protein a day, isn't the amount of protein relative to the amount of muscle you intend to build. i think there are 100g protein in a lb of muscle (this isn't to say that 100g a day will grow 1 lb a day), so why do i need 400 g to build 4 lbs a week while someone with a lbm of 130 only needs 260 g a day to build 4 lbs a week.

 

[HansNZ]

I personally don't think you need the high intake of protein often recommened here. All you'll be doing is putting more stress on your liver and kidneys.

Some people think that there may be anabolic effects from eating a lot of protein. Apparently some people have noticed spectacular growth when they have taken mega doses of protein.

I don't know what the science on this is but someone on here may know.