Can I Build Muscle Without a High Protein Diet? The Surprising Truth
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According to a 2022 systematic review, a protein intake of 1.6 g per kg of body weight per day or higher results in small increases in lean body mass in young, resistance-trained individuals. This suggests that massive protein consumption isn't always the sole driver of gains, challenging the notion that a "high protein" diet is the only path to muscle.
