I am new to this forum, but I have been following it for years, because people here are very knowledgable on the subject of health and nutrition. And want to say that I am very saddened by the passing of Ray Peat, who in my view was the only voice of of reason in that field, able to challenge the common misconceptions propagated medical establishment and health gurus.
But coming back to my query. I am wondering how true or universally objective is the concept of requiring more than 1g protein per kg for a male individual, like myself. I am 60 and do bodybuilding, but eat little. I eat certainly less that 1g/kg protein, sometimes 0,5g. And I do gain muscles. In fact, a lot of muscles considering my age. As the source of protein, I eat paneer cheese, which I make myself, a little meat, and some whey powder. I do eat fruits and take sugar in the form of energy drinks, which are abundant and very cheap here in Thailand. Some veggies of course. Almost no starch. Anyway, my protein is low and general calorie intake is also much below average. I eat low protein because I just don't feel like eating much. With my weight, to get so much protein as recommended by RP and others, I would have to eat all day, and would probably gain fat too. My temperature is rather low, by the way. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.
But coming back to my query. I am wondering how true or universally objective is the concept of requiring more than 1g protein per kg for a male individual, like myself. I am 60 and do bodybuilding, but eat little. I eat certainly less that 1g/kg protein, sometimes 0,5g. And I do gain muscles. In fact, a lot of muscles considering my age. As the source of protein, I eat paneer cheese, which I make myself, a little meat, and some whey powder. I do eat fruits and take sugar in the form of energy drinks, which are abundant and very cheap here in Thailand. Some veggies of course. Almost no starch. Anyway, my protein is low and general calorie intake is also much below average. I eat low protein because I just don't feel like eating much. With my weight, to get so much protein as recommended by RP and others, I would have to eat all day, and would probably gain fat too. My temperature is rather low, by the way. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.
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