Protein Calculator

Protein is the most important nutrient for success in the gym - not just for bodybuilders, but for anybody. Protein keeps our metabolism rockin' in high gear, helps us heal cuts and wounds, grows our hair and fingernails, protects and feeds our hard-earned muscle tissue.

Be sure you get sufficient protein! Without it, no matter how hard you train, it'll all be for nothing! Protein recommendations for active, exercising individuals falls between 1 - 1.5 grams per pound of lean bodyweight.

If your goals are to build lean mass, or for fat loss, protein levels as high as 1.8 - 2 grams per pound of lean bodyweight are common practice.

Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. Certain specific amino acids have critical functions in our bodies.

Glutamine has been shown to support an already healthy immune system and protect lean tissue.

The Branched Chain Amino Acids: Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine boost exercise performance, protect lean muscle and support tissue growth.

L-Arginine is the hottest amino acid these days for its role in vascular regulation.

OKG, a form of the amino acid ornithine, has anti-catabolic properties, and may stimulate the body's natural anabolic hormones.

Creatine is the most common amino acid of all. Creatine is by far the most popular, most-researched high-performance supplement available today. Creatine plays a key role in energy production, enhances muscle power output and increases muscle size and strength.

Protein is the #1 performance-enhancing supplement available and should be the real supplemental priority in any muscle-building or fat loss nutritional regimen.

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