Why Do Bodybuilders Take Protein?
February 23, 2009 by Tisha Tolar
Filed under Nutrition
In the average individual, about 55 grams of protein per day is sufficient. For bodybuilders though, the body
consumes more amino acids (which are the building blocks of protein) while working out and weightlifting. The extra protein will help repair the damage training causes to muscles, and help the muscles grow. If your diet does not have enough protein, your body will be limited to how much it can repair the muscles and the size of the muscles will be limited, as well. Read more

