How Much Protein Do You Need? - Dr. Berg

[@alunmorgan2352]

I’ve cut my protein down from around 300g to 90g. I’m leaner but haven’t lost muscle. Been a big myth for a long time

[@jessicamichels5091]

Do you know if you are in a positive balance? I am not. Trying to gain some muscle. Eating 90 to 100 a day. Im pretty confused right now.

[@johnvictorengland7703]

Idk man. I went keto and all of my lifts got weaker.

[@yashvasinraj482]

@@johnvictorengland7703 that is only at beginning stage I believe

[@noch83]

Fitness world has been poisoned with false myths for decades

[@noch83]

@@johnvictorengland7703 Because keto is a catabolic diet. It is normal to lose strength at the beginning, like in any calorie deficit diet

[@nateb1804]

Wow, the effect on sleep of excessive phosphorus in excessive protein is something I’ve never heard of. I’m very glad to know this. The symptoms you list are dead on accurate. Great material. Thank you!

[@jab11110]

I cut the sugar and added protein and vegetables and now I’m 212 instead of 280. Thank you Doc.😊

[@mrkinla]

Congrats!

[@arunavenkatachalam3522]

I am a vegetarian who eats eggs but has been struggling with low protein and periodic stomach related illness which comes and goes.Watched many of your videos and i finally feel like I know what to do now. Low acid and biles seems to be the main culprits. I have been intermittent fasting 16:8 for over a year now. A recent 3 back to back antibiotic course has resulted in oesophagal fungal which is being treated. One main question I have is how to do just 2 meals and no snacking and yet eat the kimchi, saurkraut, cheese, eggs, and rice. i dont eat a lot of rice but i need to eat atleast a small cup a day. I am on the thinner side and typically dont eat much sugar except for an occasional sweet. How to eat 2 meals and yet not combined protein and starch? And finally, thank you so much. You are doing such a great service

[@Darvit_Nu]

EXCELLENT video Dr. Berg!!! Thank you SO much! I started keto 4 1/2 months ago along with incorporating IF and (following the usual recommended amount of protein) I wasn't losing like I should be. When I cut back on the protein to 0.4g (maximum of around 40g a day) the excess pounds literally started melting off! It feels great to finally feel in control of my health ❤️

[@DarylConant]

I have been weight training since the age of 12 years old. I have NEVER had a weight issue. I am now 50 years old an still maintain 6% body fat, my muscles are still well defined and I have never had health problems (obesity, liver, digestive, thyroid, etc.). Over the years I have played around with protein levels, ranging from 50 grms to 300 grms per day. Even with all the extra protein I was ingesting I never experienced poor sleep, arthritis, obesity, fat gain, kidney problems, liver problems, cholesterol problems like you mention will happen. I believe that protein intake is directly related to a person's bio-individuality and exercise output (intensity), sympathetic and parasympathetic tone, and mostly genetics. Over the past 60 years there have been countless studies of bodybuilders who have had incredible gains from ingesting higher protein levels 1-1.2 xs lean body mass. I do agree that these values will be different for sedentary folks, and that they need less protein, probably within your ranges. We also must keep in consideration the digestive speed of the protein being ingested, and that ingested protein goes only to skeletal muscle for repair, there are other tissues, and blood that also need parts of the ingested proteins. Also, cooking degrades the amino acid count or the raw protein value. So even though the package says 30 grams of protein per serving, that value changing the longer the food is cooked. So a piece of cooked chicken could end up only be an actual value of 8-12 grams or intact, usable protein. I also eat 5-6 small meals a day, which you are totally against. you say that this schedule of eating will promote all kinds of health problems, obesity, diabetes, etc.. because it causes insulin resistance. Then why have I been able to follow this schedule for almost 40 years now and HAVE NEVER had any of the problems you suggest will happen. You suggest that everyone should be doing INTERMITTENT FASTING. That we should all (everyone in the world) should only eat 1-3 times a day. Proposing that we fast for 18 hours and eat 1-2 meals within a 6 hour window. So you are telling me that NBA basketball players, NFL football players, professional athletes, Olympic superstars,professional bodybuilders, triathelets, marathon runners, and anyone else who is in superior fitness condition should only consume 1-2 meals per day. This is not realistic. I tried, as an experiment, your intermittent fasting system. I gave it an honest effort for 1 month. (again keep in mind I don't have a weight issue, or health problems, and I am not trying to lose weight) after 3 weeks I had to stop. I was losing significant amounts of lean body mass, my strength was weakening, I was constantly hungry all the time, and I had trouble sleeping. My mood was irritable and I was sore all the time. Once I increased my food intake and meal frequency I was able to regain my muscle and sleep improved, my mood was elevated, and I was back to being my normal bodybuilder self. I know that not everyone is designed to eat 5-6 small meals a day or ingest higher than normal amounts of protein per day, but to suggest that everyone is concerned with losing weight, and that everyone will have health problems if they don't follow the intermittent program, or that everyone will develop diabetes, or obesity and they will all become insulin resistant if they consume too much protein, or that everyone in the world should consume 7 cups of vegetables a day. Though I agree with most everything you discuss in your videos, there are certain things that don't seem to make sense. There are many different nutritional programs out there that can benefit many people with varying genetics, protein needs, metabolism, blood type, body type. But to generalize everyone in only one category, I feel, is inaccurate.

[@Alphaflexcult]

Daryl Conant i was searching for same n i got d answer i think

[@freddurst3573]

I was thiking the same aswell Iam around 230lbs and get in around 200 or more grams of protein a day over 5-6 meals where 1-2 of them are weightgainer shakes with 600 calories for example. So is he saying that all that protein over the years in my case (15 years of bodybuilding) is bad for our liver and rasing to much insuilin casuing long term problems? I might try and cut back on meals and overall calorie intake but I fear my lean mass and strength is gonna go down and all that hard earned muscle will be no more. What does the doc think?

[@Alphaflexcult]

Daryl Conant whats ur daily net carb intake ?? .....i wud like to know

[@freddurst3573]

For me Including sugar in coffee i'd say anwhere between 400-500 grams a day the gainer iam currently using has 130 grams of carbs per serving. I only really follow the protein but I have started eating more fatty cuts of beef and extra yolks since watching these vids as the leaner meat insulin spike may cause problems in the long run. My goal is to get down to 210lbs this summer with just under 10% bodyfat which I belive is possible with hard work!

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Yeah your 50, without any symptoms of any problems but that's not to say you haven't developed an underlying issues that are causing no symptoms that you dont know about from eating the way you have. That's why cancer and heart disease are silent killer's

[@mellamodiego8458]

i like how you keep your videos short, sweet and too the point and usually under 5 minutes….perfect

[@radicallyforjesus]

As a keto person for slightly over a year now, and a diabetic in "remission", I agree so much with this video. Anytime I eat more than about 50-70 grams my blood sugars go up and hand neuropathy comes back. Even at lower blood g. numbers. I feel that nueropathy as low as 115-120. But if I keep my protein lower and my fat higher, my sugars will stay in the 80's and 90's and I feel so much better. The hand burning goes away. Last night I overconsumed with a steak dinner, and I am still bloated this morning and my hand in burning/tingling a bit. I have proved it many times on my blood g meter. Getting too many carbs out of my life was the most important, but watching protein is an important adjustment that is very much needed too.

[@christinaherren]

Interesting. I'm going to start observing this. I have some unexplained arm hand tingling episodes.

[@michaelhenderson7075]

We live in a protein obsessed culture your message is on point and very helpful

[@nataliefluckiger6568]

I cant believe i didnt have dr berg in my life earlier. Im pregnant with my first baby, and i wish that i had found him before! My husband found dr berg last month or so, and we have completely changed our diet and went all in! Life changing. Thank you for keeping us healthy!

[@roblamastus]

basically, I'm just going to stop eating.

[@thatsinpossible4967]

Okay.. now make sure you are NOT breathing incorrectly then..

[@robertsterling9819]

haha

[@taritari7780]

LOLLL

[@YahyaUnboxing]

LOL

[@thecoach11]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffreyphillips4182]

I didn't know that about protein. I do know I quit eating sugar (processed) in November and I'm 40lbs lighter. I work out 5 days a week, eat lots of veggies and I'm 71 years old. Now weigh 195, 6' tall, medium build, and I feel great

[@dementisband]

thanks for the info. i was told the requirement is 1.5x body weight to maintain and build muscles. of course to even come close to this much, i'd take supplement. i have lately stopped taking supplement and i rely on food, im not near the above formula but i sleep better and im not as heavy as i felt in training .

[@jaeshasway]

This was really interesting. What can we do on days where protein is too high? This usually happens when I eat salmon. When I have breakfast with eggs, lunch or dinner with chicken or beef, but salmon is eaten that day for lunch or dinner my protein is can be as high as 110 grams. But my fat grams are around 113 g and carbs at 25 g in that example. 65% in fat, 28% protein, 6 % carb is the way my nutrient graph looked that day. This is not a daily thing, usually I'm between 60-90 grams of protein. So what should I do on those higher protein days to prevent insulin spikes. I have high blood sugar and am insulin resistant. I don't want to wreck my fat loss by eating high protein. I'm told I'm not getting enough fish and salmon is most accessible so that's why I eat it. How do I modify my other meals to keep balance, but still have protein in them? It's pretty easy to stack that protein, unintentionally, too high on a low carb diet.

[@jayroyce2002]

First, I am amazed that we weight the same (I've lost over 60 lbs. in the last year). I have learned first hand that I was eating way to much protein. I was eating 50 -100 grams per meal adding up to 150 - 200 grams a day. I have dropped that back to no more than 30 per meal and no more than 75 total for a day. Through my weight loss journey I have been following your advise on nutrition, exercise, intermittent fasting,... and I just want to say thanks.

[@D-RAZ]

Bodybuilders Require completely Different and Specific Nutrition Advice : The academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that bodybuilders require 1.4 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram, or about 0.63 to 0.77 grams of protein per pound of body weight each day and that 1.4 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram is required to build muscle mass. I really appreciate the Great Advice Dr Eric is Giving out but this is for general population and not for bodybuilders and specifically Hypertrophy training.

[@mombinionfiniau8578]

Short,simple and educative. Love your videos

[@joymassey3929]

Dr. All your videos are SO helpful!! Thanks SO much 😊

[@arefeshghi]

Despite what some said in the comments, I think the numbers you provided are correct. "They" say 0.6g per *lbs* of weight for ordinary people and 0.8 to 1g for athletes (in kg, between 1.2 to 1.7g per *kg* of body weight). However, I've seen some of them saying these numbers are not calculated for the body mass! These numbers are for *lean body mass*.

[@SidRise]

Very educational! but does your explanation apply to people who heavy weight-train regularly? how about one myth saying that a weight-trainer should consume 30 g of protein several times spread throughout a day?

[@jjmah7]

But damn bro do you even lift?

[@Crimson12nd]

He isn't your bro, he is a doctor. Sorry about that :)

[@solomonnie6108]

@@Crimson12nd He does not lift at all though...and he didn't provide any source other than his anecdotal experience lol. So...

[@masteraction1239]

​@@Crimson12nd He's not a doctor bud, Get your facts together before you make an assumption

[@rowill2968]

This is not elite sports science but everyday regular people advice.

[@robski7644]

What about the fact that we only convert maybe half (at most) of the total protein we consume into muscle? Does this not mean we need more? Especially with athletes and elderly.

[@dicika53]

Only store ketchup, because of the sugar. tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, onion , garlic all should be beneficial to consume Rather to use stevia extract or yacon syrup , I use honey or without sweetener.

[@peteabc1]

My experience with protein before sleep is, I got one protein product after which I slept really well. I ordered another brand (also cheaper) and it stimulates me. So I would say, it depends on the composition. But chicken breasts with boiled potatoes is such a sleep pill (yes, I know it's the insulin spike).

[@beepingbeej]

I love watching your videos! Your a good doctor.

[@mightofoaks]

I climb cell phone towers for a living and go rock climbing every other day or so. My issue is food, the crew doesn't like to stop at regular breakfast places, we only hit up gas stations for our early day food. My issue us trying to find good proteins and vegetables at these kinds of places... any suggestions as to what foods I can find there that will do me the job? Great videos Dr. Berg, I thrive on information. Learning about the body is hard in an informal setting. Everthing online will tell me I have cancer and an STD no matter what I search for, thank you for being a solid source for body information!

[@jager896]

Eggs for protein

[@LM86-]

What about if you’re breastfeeding. Should you up it? Im having over 100 at the moment while breastfeeding. But after seeing this I’m now worried I’m having too much.

[@RebeccaAnnette]

Wouldn’t this be per recommended body weight? For instance, if someone weighs 500 lbs., shouldn’t they go by what their ideal healthy weight is? I am overweight by at least 50 lbs. I can’t fathom eating 0.4 times my current weight. It makes a lot more sense to eat 0.4 times my goal weight, which puts me at normal on a BMI chart.

[@FrightF]

I do this and the rest is Avocado, Brazil nuts and whatever else Keto friendly veggie/salad. The other stuff beyond Avocados and Brazil nuts is just extras like Broccoli and Cauliflower. I primarily focus on getting my calories in especially as im going for weight gain rather than loss. Ofc lifting also.

[@smartmoneyhousesinvestor7177]

I was wondering for Keto is this video applicable to keto as well?

[@Dixxi91]

Fit Mom Life Absolutely! In keto you do get most of your protein from meat anyways, so that is fatty proteins. Good. And in keto you rarely need to supplement any extra protein into your diet, so just do keto and don't worry about it ;)

[@kzfingerprint]

I would agree that most people do not need loads of protein as we are often instructed. However, if people eat the high animal fat (bacon fat, skin on chicken, etc.) with their protein, this is not good for the body as a whole. Would good fat react with protein in the same positive way (prevent insulin spike) such as avocado, olive oil, salmon fat, etc.?

[@taxidermycoach5847]

Watch one his more recent video's he is now recommending much more protein.

[@iansmith9474]

How many grams of protein can I take at once, while managing to keep insulin levels low? I take plant protein powder. About 20 grams per drink.

[@pm6613]

drinking your protein is a desperate solution.

[@TheReptilehumon]

Insulin is useful for encouraging nutrient absorption right? Shouldn't we be encouraging it at certain times?

[@TheAyasan]

thank you so much Dr. Berg, great advices from you, as every time you post a video, it's amazing. my only thumbs down is in your lack of response to my questions and of other people as well. I have no question for this post but in a lot of your other posts, I did ask and up to this day, i'm left without ansers. I'm sure you are a buzzy man and I greatly appreciate your efforts, time and energy spent to help others but still felt the need to share this 1 thumbs down.

[@leigha6275]

How do you feel about creatine supplementation (4-5g/day) for people who eat a mostly vegetarian diet who are training? You get almost no creatine on a mostly vegetarian diet, and creatine helps you build more muscle and supports optimal methylation, which benefits many reactions in the body. Thank you for the helpful video, which confirms what I've felt for a long while.

[@andrethepolock2569]

finally ithe answer i was looking for

[@cherilyneroter5406]

I have autoimmune and been told that I should not eat eggs because it causes inflammation. I have a lot of inflammation in my body. Why was I told that and have seen research on it. I’m on AIP

[@adamlawrence3213]

FYI the rec is 0.8 grams per Kg not pounds which is basically the same as your math since you take body weight in pounds and divide by 2.2; but yes people are way to obsessed with protein and you can thank public policy and the food industry for that

[@catiresaba9767]

Is then the combination of proteins + fats + high carb diets the reason of all those cardiovascular diseases?

[@patphatkitten]

Catire Saba too much burned or heated fats will damage heart and blood vessels. Heated, processed vegetable oils and margarine , crisco, pasteurized dairy with heated fats hurts cardiovascular system. Raw dairy is fine, raw nuts and seeds , lightly cooked meat and meat or organs cooked in slow cooker is fine, medium - rare or rare meat is fine. Sushi is fine. Never eat well - cooked meat because the fats are burned and can't carry oxygen. Heat changes structure of fat and you can't make healthy cells when the fats are not in the right form.

[@Abraham-om5ib]

patphatcat interesting

[@Dharmicaction]

High Insulin response is the root cause of all the problems you mentioned not carbs/fats/protein per se

[@berealisticdemandthe]

I've started to think that i may have caused insulin resistance from years of protein shakes. I'm currently replacing whey protein with EAA's as they cause less of an insulin spike.

[@alexjulius69]

Dude, screw that crap. Just stick to whole, one ingredient foods. Anything that's easy to digest is bad news.

[@hajiimpressions8113]

Thank you so much for finally breaking the myth about the amount of protein one needs per day. Being lacto-vegetarian I can't get all that protein that is called for. I personally think that exercise, not massive amounts of protein is what's needed for muscles.

[@failallistakenf299]

For the good of everyone I just want to emphasize that if you eat way too little protein you will probably also feel like crap, be weak and tired.. I found out my daily intake was like 20g of protein on some days or even less. I was not vegan or anything just eating junk like chips, 1 proper meal a day did not save me. I felt like dying. I am now 50kg which is 110 lb (lost some weight after quitting alcohol and junk) and am utterly confused how do people eat so much protein lol. I just can't do it without whey powder, with it I am generally between 50 and 70g protein. Feeling much better even tho it's not ideal.

[@RoxanneRains-f6v]

Searched this after Google saying at 60+ woman needs about 55-60 like half my weight. My muscle is lean. At 17 years old I would eat 1 meal in the morning, ride a bike 10 miles and tough to get under 125. Now I am concerned about trying to build some muscle.

[@triciaherbst178]

Thank you for all of your hard work that truly is a blessing to countless of us!

[@Drberg]

Very welcome, appreciate your support!

[@krishnar9019]

It’s a good info. But, if I have to eat only 2-3 meals a day. How much protein do I need to eat for every meal ? To cover 170 grams of protein per day.

[@levankhmaladze1951]

Dr Eric. I weigh 192lbs. and my day starts at 5.30am. I work as a masonry contractor and active all day. i am also training at the gym in the evening. im not watching exact amount of protein every day but it is between 200g and even 300g per day alongside with some carbs and fats. I've had days where post trainig I've cleaned entire rotisserie chicken plate of rice and ate as much as pound or two steemed broccoli. I strongly belive that food and protein consumption for the healthy adult could differ depending on stress levels placed on the body.. and food consumption can be intuitive. as we just tune with our bodies better. tell me what do you think. thanks

[@alexcorral5829]

I ate like you for about 5 yrs. Trained really hard, weighed 195 and was eating about 225g of protein. Was looking great. One day last year at the gym, I collapsed. Kidneys were shutting down. 8 mos later, still trying to recover. Lost a lot of my gains. Be careful.

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Al C Anyway

[@diegohenao9406]

Too much protein strains the organs

[@Dharmicaction]

If you are hungry between meals, then your insulin response is high. High Insulin can eventually cause insulin resistance or diabetes/high BP/High cholesterol/high inflammatory markers like C reactive protein which shows poor heart health. So the key is how to minimize insulin spike. High protein converts to sugar - spikes insulin but since you are saying you work hard - then yes, you can reduce insulin response but NOT everyone is physically active like you. But there are many easy ways to control insulin spikes like keto diet and intermittent fasting. So, it is NOT compulsory to be physically active. Dr berg is not recommending a standard diet for everyone

[@Dharmicaction]

It depends on the age of a person

[@prairiechickK]

You know, I don't think most people are eating too much protein. Maybe people who are downing protein shakes all the time, but if you're eating a standard diet of cereal or toast for breakfast, a bit of protein in a sandwich for lunch, and then maybe a few ounces for supper, not really a lot. I eat LCHF so I get more protein, but I'm not sure the average person does.

[@pinhosekbor138]

hey dr. how much protein if you would work out 4-5 times a week (1 hrr) on keto diet. 171 lb 5'7 thanks

[@andyspark5192]

You mentioned, that people under stress or who exercise need little bit more protein. I get that. What about men, who have hairy body ? What gonna happen, if they don't get enough protein ? What they have to expect muscle loss, baldness or something else ?

[@MrSojek]

It looks like to follow these advices you need to drink 2 cups of oil, or half a bottle. Otherwise, while having

[@kangraxx]

Is whey protein power with a scoop of butter ok for keeping the insulin under control?

[@redmi5plus792]

Hello Dr .Berg thank you for such a precious information and videos . Im 30 y.o and I have diabetes type1 since I was 18 y.o.(12 years).Untill now I was skinny and I feel im gaining weights now .My heights is 168 sm and weight is 58 kgms .I know its normal ratio but still I want to lose my weight and to be skinny as before (51 kg) .So, I kindly ask you to make a video about diet for type 1 diabetes .Thank you so much ❤

[@jfrazier2815]

28.3495 grams = 1 ounce / 5 ounces = 150 grams / 26 grams a meal is less than 1 ounce ?

[@brandonclancy2875]

Dr. Berg, I've been intermittent fasting for 2 years. I stay stuck between 13.5% - 15% body fat. I've thought about adding the keogenic diet, but after playing with the macro numbers it is not a sustainable option for me. My question is, would I still benefit by lowering protein to your recommended amount, lowering carbs, and increasing fat? After watching this video today I ate 19% Protein, 30% carbs, and 51% fat. I usually eat roughly 30% Protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat. Just wondering if lowering my carbs and raising my fat, while not to the keto level, will still help me burn more fat and build muscle easier.

[@I_amMiriamC]

Wow this was enlightening!!! Going to make some changes! Thank you for posting!!!

[@TheToolShow]

Lol jeez y'all don't be such an extremist. Balance is key as we all know. Some people need to be vegan, and some need to be meat eaters, so that we are not all fighting over the same food source. Its good to mix it up. I eat meat on the daily but am quite well aware of the positive alkaline benefits of eating a veggie only based diet (with fish occasionally). I am very against the mass production and mis-use of animals because of its effects on the quality of meat and life for the animals themselves. If you're a meat eater then be thankful that other shoppers are not buying meat products. The more of them the better! The less meat being purchased, means less incentive for companies to mass produce meat and treat animals like machines. I want my chicken to go through its full life cycle, naturally before I chomp down on it (with my spinach/tomato fruit-salad on the side of course)

[@julianmiller7064]

For a chicken, to go through its full life cycle, would need a few more years since they are killed at a very young age.

[@benjaminl8038]

It really is all about balance.I experimented with my body. When I eat lots of meat I start craving vegetables. When I leat lots of vegetables I start craving meat.

[@TourettesOrc]

TheToolShow bro your comment is an overdose of common sense.

[@shen___6348]

You deserve claps. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@Dharmicaction]

lol You crave because of two reasons. 1. Hunger due to high insulin response to meat protein which is a bad idea 2. Taste - if you eat the same stuff, then obviously we are going to crave for something different. So, veggies come into the picture

[@kindpanda1075]

I have an extremely active job. I noticed that even when fasting with electrolyte supplements and water that my muscles began to feel odd. I am fat, but I am walking about 70 miles per week. I noticed that protien seems to help, but doing research I found that the only time the body typically oxidizes protein is at the very beginning of a fast. This has me wondering if I break my fast every three days or so how much protien should I consume? Will it cause my body to oxidize more of my body muscles because of going right back into the fast and doing the beginning again or will it help to allow me to build more muscle even though fasting for about 70 hours between meals?

[@zaidmeazer6891]

Dr. Berg One Q The recomandtion Is it for bodyweight Or lean body mass ?

[@HairstylesbyCarol]

So even on the keto diet, you only need about 35-40 grams of protein?

[@ashwintamburan]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I am a person who does intermittent fasting and eats only One Meal A Day. Is it OK to eat all the protein for the day in that One Meal. Kindly explain. Please make a video on this topic. Thank You

[@MariaMLoBalsamo]

HI Dr Berg, how much protein for a 55 year old woman who is strength training a few times per week and who needs to lose 50 pounds? Many health trainers are pushing tons of protein to stoke metabolism in a deficit. Thanks

[@QueensNativeNYC]

Yes, the protein craze has been ridiculous for quite some time now.. I new a guy that wouldn't even workout unless he could get 300 grams of protein every day.. If he knew he wasn't gonna be able to get his 300 grams of protein on a particular day he would not allow himself to workout fearing that he would do more harm than good..

[@mariawright8197]

How about on keto? On fatty liver??? So is keto bad for fatty liver and what would you suggest for hashimotos, hypothyroidism,, and fatty liver?

[@FaustoArielTorres]

What is the recommended amount of protein for muscle mass gaining (having a cardio and heavy weight lifting routine) ?

[@VinhNguyen-my1gb]

Listen D-Raz what Dr. Berg said about protein is absolutely right. I have been working out for over 20 years and I use to buy into that myth of take alot of protein, but all it did was get me massive. I mean if you want to look all massive and bulky than take alot of protein. But I'm looking for definition and cuts. And since I listened to Dr. Berg's advice, I have seen the results. And if you're getting cut by consuming mass amounts of protein than you're probably taking steroids.

[@Itravelbackintime]

I think you once mention about whey protein powders spiking insulin in one of your other videos. Use egg white protein shake mixed with heavy whipping cream? (post work out)

[@Cuckoograham]

I get confused...a lot of people say that gluconeogenesis is demand driven, and that the excess protein doesn't convert to sugar. Who should I believe?

[@AllisonReece]

Okay, do what I did. I ate a lot of protein (fatty steak), and later on, took out my blood sugar meter and tested my blood sugar. It was always high and I was sleepy immediately after eating my steak. So, test your blood sugar.

[@susanaelisaortega8937]

Today I couldn't explain properly to a lady that it was saying, we don't need to count or keep an eye to the protein intake even if we are vegetarian as there isn't exist protein deficienc, how can I explain properly that she isn't right? Thanks

[@bethanysaxton7351]

To all those attempting to point out his error in measurements, YOU are actually confusing ME. Dr. Berg, when referring to grams of protein, is referring to just that - the amount of protein present in, for example, the 5 ounces of ground beef that he mentioned. He is NOT referring to the volume or weight of the ground beef, itself. And, his mention of 0.8 grams of protein per pound is accurate. He is already lean so I’m pretty certain that he’s meaning to say that this recommendation is per pound of lean muscle. This matches up with several keto calculators out there - POUNDS, not KG. He is stating that he does not agree with this - that acquiring this amount of protein within our food would require eating a much higher VOLUME of food. He has mentioned this elsewhere, too, that meat, for example, is not pure protein - it is comprised of other nutrients. So, again, the amount of protein present in any given source of protein is not equivalent to the weight of that protein source. And, I tend to agree with him. I eat two meals a day and would find it incredibly difficult to each the volume of meat or eggs, etc., that would be required to meet that 0.8 gram standard.

[@alchemicalanarchist]

I think your mixing up how much protein you need per pound with per kilogram. Nobody takes more than 1g per lb of bodyweight. Arnold is 250lbs and he eats 250 grams.

[@roneelnand1875]

So Doc 0.4 grams is good for body building right? I am building muscle, body weight is 70kg

[@Aiakmos]

Some whey proteins spike insulin because of the added bcaas in them. Not all of them do.

[@catpat6492]

Excellent advice!!! Eating low carb, moderate protein & high fat diet. Feeling great!!! JESUS IS LORD!!!

[@dh12.]

Cat Pat ummmm jesus and god or whatever are complete bullshit and make believe :)

[@ibachmike3]

ExMuslimAndProud Jesus is both, man and God.

[@pbg9208]

Santa Claus is Lord

[@herrpualam5023]

Jesus is a messenger of God just like all the prophets before and after him

[@adambrass5163]

wait what

[@hanknelson3231]

If you sit in front of a computer all day your protein demand goes way down. If you bench press 400 lbs ect, your protein goes way up. Once you diet down to a good weight, don't worry if your ketones are high, but look for a lower reading, with higher protein intake. Remember protein raises insulin and glucagon. Glucagon slows insulin down.

[@rosey347]

what do you recommend. like macronutrient % of each carbs fats protein

[@Soldier957]

Fats 80% Protein 20% Carbs 0%

[@curlyq690]

Just listened to Dr. Ken Berry and he said you need 1g of protein per pound of body weight. I’m totally confused now. 🥺

[@PaceyPimp]

When i did 20 plus ounces of protein supplemented with omega-3 oils like fish oil and flaxseed. I lost weight had more energy and felt fuller and lowered my cholesterol even though most of my meat was red meat. When i don't consume as much i feel hungry which leads me to snacks all day. How do i lower my protein and feel full longer?

[@adityasrivastava5643]

Include fiber in your diet

[@mmgibson1]

Oh, okay - this explains quite a lot about how much protein is needed. I had a question about that and had a vague bell ringing in the back of my head that the Dr. had made a video on this subject. I agree, some of the recommendations seem like an awful lot. I've seen that you should consume up to 1.1 gr per pound of bodyweight, and I'm like, come on....

[@joannamccann5627]

26 grams =1 oz (not 5oz as you calculated, actually 1oz=30g) 4 eggs per meal would be about 50g of protein, so is this info for those who eat 1x a day??

[@AvinashKumar-kq3ji]

By 5 Oz he means total weight of food not of protein..

[@JohnSmith-ok9sn]

Sedentary Style: 0.82 g/kg/day Endurance Athlete: 1.36 g/kg/day Strength Athlete: 1.8 g/kg/day ... 1kg = 2.2 lbs 1lb = .454 kg = 454 g

[@BrokenHeart-wd6lx]

Working 3 days a week strength and cardio.. is that means endurance? Please need your answer..

[@jeffrey_george]

@@BrokenHeart-wd6lx yes can be. Not sure though!

[@jenniferlisewski3653]

Dr Berg, what about intermittent fasting?? Your eating one meal a day, so it would still be 25-35g a protein for that only meal?? I'm confused

[@learningunlearningrelearni8604]

One meal 26 grams

[@abboed.4076]

I changed my high protein diet (as a weightlifter) after realizing male Gorillas having an almost vegetarian diet, despite being one of the strongest en most muscular animals on this planet. Actually feels a lot better. 👀👍

[@JCX-9]

Lol you are not a gorilla though. Each species gravitates toward their species appropriate diet, except humans. Humans analyze too much and get it wrong. Humans are omnivores not herbivores like other species like cows, rabbits. But monkeys as well as humans are omnivores. Yes monkeys eat meat and other proteins like bugs and eggs etc.

[@614ramya]

Sir, 0.8 to 1.5g/1 kg of body weight and what you have mentioned here is 0.4g/1 lb. I guess it comes to same. Please help me if I have mistaken, is it 0.4g/1kg of body weight??

[@avinashmuraleedhar]

if we are in total caloric deficit....does these insulin spikes and stuff matter?we will loose weight over time anyways right??so does these things you said matter?

[@rocketleague2136]

No carbs because of glycemic load, no protein.. what should i eat !? Doc !?

[@Barnaclebeard]

193??? Dude, we need to see you with your shirt off before I'm taking any more advice.

[@jaeshasway]

He looks about 193? Why is that hard to believe? Or were you just joking?😉

[@Barnaclebeard]

193 lbs is a lot, especially for someone who supposedly "never gives in to temptation" and professes to have the knowledge to completely control his body's metabolic functions. I want to see his body so I can see how those 193 lbs are distributed. If I were 193, I'd be looking to lose some serious weight!!

[@jaeshasway]

+Barnaclebeard well he looks slim and muscular to me, he doesn't in any shape or fashion appear to be over weight. To each their own. He looks healthy like his weight and height are proportionate. Not everyone should be ripped or skinny. Most people just strive to be healthy and normal.

[@Barnaclebeard]

Terri, you can't possibly tell that from these videos. I know you really like him but have some objectivity. 193 is technically overweight for his height, which is why I'd like to see his body composition. It's a perfectly reasonable request that he'd be perfectly entitled to turn down, but it speaks to credibility whether you like that or not.

[@dmonk952]

Have to agree with Barnaclebeard on this one 193 is most likely pretty flabby , so if he is basing his protein consumption @ .4 of 193 me basing mine at .4 and a lower % bodyfat is a huge difference

[@GumpyWolf]

How could one get enough protein while avoiding dairy? According to your calculation my protein needs are 50g per day. I’m trying to do OMAD to heal my hypothyroidism. To get this much protein is difficult for me.

[@michaelwarren3626]

This guy looks puny and out of shape. Why would anyone take his advice?

[@headspaceaudio7745]

Michael Warren he's a doctor, not a bodybuilder moron

[@Vasudeva777]

His shape doesn't matter, what values he gives you that matters

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

so doctors can't work out? haha. i listen to this guy for health advice, not muscle building advice.

[@adambrass5163]

The dude is in his 50s and he looks like he’s in his 30s what are you talking about

[@sddhvjlsdfhvjlsdfhvlhvkjsbnvs]

@@adambrass5163 sorry, he really looks like a 50yrs old guy, not 30s!

[@thankar3158]

I am 183 pounds and aiming to 160 . I started keto-Omad (again) and lost 5 kgs . I am 23 years old and I train 5 times a week hiit . Let’s say I need 180 • 0,5 = 90 grams of protein . In omad , how can I eat that much ? Should I eat half of this ? I read about autophagy but I am a little confused about this . For example : if I am invited in a barbecue , can I eat my “top level” protein at once or I get insulin spikes ?

[@MissRandomCutie]

Why aren't you vegan?

[@mdTEACH05]

Because humans are apex predator, not ruminent...

[@MissRandomCutie]

+mdTEACH05 but we're herbivores :)

[@mdTEACH05]

+MissRandomCutie lol

[@MissRandomCutie]

+mdTEACH05 ? ^^

[@EricBergHRV]

My body doesn't do well on a vegan diet - however, I eat more vegetables than any vegans I know

[@monamendiola1]

I am starting Keto and am at 1400 Calories a day and 10 -15 percent protein and under 30 grams of carbs. I have 45 pounds to loose. and am just starting to work out. So I have been pretty sedentary. I am 58 years and post menopausal. So weight is soo hard to loose. working at a desk job. I am trying to find out how many grams of protein do I need. Im thinking 60-80 grams but can never seems to meet that. So after your video , Im thinking maybe 40 to 60 grams. What do you think. I was a vegetarian for two years and never lost a pound. So I am hoping this is my magic ticket.

[@Raw.milk1]

Hey doc or anyone that knows. I'm 26. 160lb. Skinny fat. I'd say I'm like 24% body fat. Mostly love handles. Belly and chest. I have been working for like 2 years now gym and at home. Calisthenics and weights. My diet wasn't always consistent but in the past year I've been focusing a lot on quality meats like grass fed fatty beef and grass fed butter, rice and sweet potatoes, eggs, bacon sometimes, mostly red meats. I can do more than a 100 pushups now in sets. Maybe 20 to 30 a set on a good day. I've tried a bulk n got fat. I tried a cut and got too skinny. Any suggestions? I would like to stay around 160lb with less fat and more muscle but I do not want to do a cut since my lean body weight is like 130 I think. Or 140ish.

[@allstarelle2100]

Hi Dr Berg, subscriber from down under Australia. I have been following you for about a year now. Love watching your videos whilst working out on the treadmill. I’ve been meaning to ask for sometime what your thoughts are on the Dukan Diet by Dr Pierre Duken. I managed to loose about 13 kilos back in 2014-2015 but found the diet is so hard to sustain after about 8-10 months. Trying Keto with intermittent fasting plus minerals and supplements but find when cravings call I succumb and it’s a never ending seesaw effect.

[@billytheweasel]

I agree. To maximize muscle growth you want to maximize protein synthesis. To do that you need to be in a positive nitrogen balance. Your pits may smell if you're getting plenty of amino acids and are in a N+ state.

[@hypnos315]

If you eat omad how do you take in that Much protein?

[@hannah5245]

You not referring to plant protein? So we can eat as much plant protein as we want?

[@titangaming9952]

hello sir, i wanted to ask you what to do if im a vegetarian? which is the good source of protein?

[@balajideswamyisanindian]

Hi Eric. Could you please share your opinion on Herbalife?

[@mikemcgrath6150]

What's the opinion on non animal protein, legit source or not on par?

[@GDISinc]

Dr. Berg, I do a lot of power lifting type exercises and I was always under the impression that after you workout you need to add carbs/sugar to your protein shake. In my shake I will put 40 grams protein power whey, honey, peanut butter, chocolate and a banana so that the protein is rushed into me since I depleted it from the workout. Is this okay to do? I'm a type 2 diabetic and I don't notice a sugar spike because my body absorbs those carbs almost immediately.