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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a stupid question for you over 50 lifting ladies: what happens if you don’t eat a lot of protein? Do you just not progress? Do you plateau? Do you increase risk of injury? I’m trying to understand why one needs to eat such a high amount of protein. [/quote]

Like other body tissues, muscle proteins are continuously broken down and rebuilt. In order to build muscle, a person must consume more protein than what is broken down. This is often referred to as a net positive nitrogen balance, as protein is high in nitrogen.

If a person is not consuming adequate amounts of protein, their body tends to break down muscleTrusted Source to provide the body with the amino acids needed to support body functions and preserve more important tissues. Over time, this can lead to decreased muscle mass and strength.

Lastly, the body uses amino acids for muscle protein synthesis (MPS), the primary driver of muscle repair, recovery, and growth after strenuous exercises.
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