Is protein the only thing in food that gives you muscle?

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Is protein the only thing in food that gives you muscle? there a limit on how much protein you should get daily?

Answer 1

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In order to build muscle .......here is what you need.....Protein, complex carbohydrates and weight lifting.......try to get 1-2 grams of protein a day. try to get 3-4 grams of carbohydrates a day. best sources of carbohydrates would be from fruits orwhole grain foods like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, potatoes are a good source as well. so, if you weigh 150 pounds you would multiply that by two and that would be 300 grams of protein a day. multiply it by four and that would be 600 grams of complex carbs a day. carbs are essential for building muscle and the reason is because they store in your muscle as glycogen. when you work out your body will use the glycogen instead of burning muscle for fuel. the protein gets used to rebuild your muscles. spread your meals out to around six meals a day and it will be easier to get the nutrition you need to build the muscle. you don't build muscle in the gym. it builds when you have already worked out and you are asleep so make sure you get around eight hours of sleep a night and drink about ten glasses of water a day.......your body is around 70 percent water.......do these things and you will grow......one more thing......take a one a day vitamine......good luck!!!

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Answer 2

Yes, aside from steroids. If you really want to gain muscles, i suggest u work out

Answer 3

Food doesn't give one muscle, although it is necessary to give one the energy to exercise, which causes muscles to grow.

Answer 4

Carbs give you enegy to build muscles! And as long as you use it, your good!