Originally Posted by
Old Man Schmidt
Dumb questions:
- What are the signs of not enough protein in your diet (as a cyclist)?
- The study makes recommendations for the optimal protein amounts and timing. How far off from these recommendations does one need to be before there is a sharp performance decline?
- What about older cyclists or less serious athletes? Same rules apply?
- If I am putting on muscle is that proof enough of adequate protein?
This might be a good read for you...
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/arti...ns-if-you-dont
If you get regular physicals, then your CMP blood test should have that information in it. If it was low, then your doctor probably will have mentioned it. You can always ask your doctor about it.
Do you need more protein? Probably shouldn't go over the high range on the CMP. Then you are at risk for things you don't want.
https://medicine.missouri.edu/news/t...ad-your-health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/power-protein
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...s/faq-20058207