To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

Does protein build muscle? The answer to this question is a resounding, ‘yes’. Muscle tissue is composed of a repeating structure of two protein filaments: myosin and actin. Myosin and actin filaments ...

Building muscle is a common goal, but it comes with a lot of questions, especially about nutrition. As a dietitian, I often hear people ask, “How much protein do I need to build muscle?” The interest ...