The creatine - taking subjects initially loaded with 0.25 grams of creatine
per kilogram of lean body mass for seven days, before 0.0625 grams over the subsequent 49 - day period.
A 2012 review in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition concluded that to maximize muscle gain from strength training, «protein dosed at 0.4 — 0.5 grams
per kilogram of lean body mass at both pre - and post-exercise is a simple, relatively fail - safe general guideline...
Most studies indicate that leaner athletes may need more protein to prevent muscle loss when dieting to lower body fat levels.27, 28 The most recent and comprehensive review, authored by Eric Helms, indicates that lean athletes need around 2.3 - 3.1
grams per kilogram of lean body mass to avoid losing muscle while dieting.6
Nutrition experts like Dr. Ron Rosedale believe most adults need about one gram of
protein per kilogram of lean body mass, or one - half gram of protein per pound of lean body weight per day.
It seems lowering your protein intake to one gram
per kilogram of lean body mass would likely achieve similar benefits as documented in this featured study.
When you do eat, it's probably best to shoot for the upper end of the protein recommendations — 0.5 grams
per kilogram of lean body mass or slightly more.
Rather than doing lengthy water fasting, I believe a more user - friendly strategy would be to restrict your net carbs below 50 grams per day and your protein to below 1 gram
per kilogram of lean body mass.