How Much Protein You REALLY Need

[@sax8592]

I love the way this guy speaks

[@FerretMasterr]

You’re American I can tell. It’s sad

[@bonjovi2792]

Vocabulary*?

[@Smokie_666]

@@bonjovi2792 I would say both. He has a strong vocabulary for his knowledge and field and structures his speaking around the terminology very well. He's a pleasure to listen to and entices a person to listen more, but that's just my opinion.

[@mbrown7325]

He is extremely eloquent which is very interesting as his appearance would make you think dumb muscle head.

[@Holykraut]

​@bonjovi2792 grammar has more to do than punctuation. It's the entire structure of a language, including intonation and inflection, which Dr. Mike (the bald one, that is) uses a lot of. His vocabulary is also on par with a PhD in his field, Sports Psychology)

[@jordanjohn3360]

I like how honest he is about weight training

[@oliversissonphone6143]

He mixes grams and pounds 🤯

[@nickdavis6676]

Protein shakes are one of the biggest scams. Glad he isn't pushing them

[@kalamaja]

@@oliversissonphone6143 And how would you measure that?

[@arthurfleck629]

@@oliversissonphone6143There’s nothing dishonest about that but it can be confusing, especially for those who don’t understand one or both systems properly.

[@willybuttomnocks9755]

@@oliversissonphone6143 he was using the per pound of body weight equals a gram of protein needed for max muscle growth analogy not interchanging them

[@shaafkhan431]

The most powerful eye blink I have ever seen

[@kenzie_23]

This comment made me laugh 😂

[@relfyem]

Do you think he has special exercises for that?

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

How do you think he got that temple vein😂​@@relfyem

[@AslanW]

Never skip eyelid-day

[@jamesedmonds7519]

He's off his nut on steroids. He admitted as much during the interview.

[@buoy1]

Doctor Mike and Dr. Mike is a tremendous combo

[@lourainevillalon3852]

(Dr. Mike)²

[@Shr0o0m]

@@lourainevillalon3852😂😂😂

[@friulsaasytp9164]

Wait till law by mike joins

[@KingCrimson-69-109]

​@@lourainevillalon3852nice🦏

[@sarmadqureshi521]

​@@friulsaasytp9164and Mike tyson

[@Rosskles]

I love how good a communicator this guy is.

[@wadesullivan5623]

crazy thing is that he said he was foggy during the podcast bc he was on a lot of test. Imagine him at 100% brain power

[@The_Cloth_Surgeon]

@@wadesullivan5623 jeepers we’re lucky the guys isn’t a super villain, because he would be unstoppable.

[@Broly8861]

He is literally a doctor so that's probably why. Dr Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization

[@AxeltheGreen]

Yes, except he used grams per pound instead of GRAMs per kiloGRAM. Why do you have to mix units of measurement like that, it's just confusing. At first I was thinking damn that's a really small amount, then he said per pound and I understood, it's almost double the amount I initially supposed. Idk if that's some American nonsense I am too European to understand, but it's literally the same parameter, just use the same unit of measurement lol.

[@iancormier7550]

​@AxeltheGreen it's just how the industry works. It's something that won't change and it's been that way since the 60s.

[@soccerguy2433]

It's amazing how easy it is. The supplement companies are the ones making unsubstantiated claims

[@ofnir123]

To be honest, the whole fitness industry is about 85% scams and buzzwords, and even the remaining 15% is usually not THAT necessary

[@lucios_7266]

@@ofnir123Yeah isn’t it just eat healthy, train hard, sleep? The Internet and Supplement companies make it like it sway more complicates even when its very simple

[@zaigafridrihsone3607]

I have to eat about 180g protein. I Can not get that much food un me

[@ofnir123]

@@lucios_7266 I would even say it's a simple as eat -enough-. "Eating healthy" is one of those buzzwords that get people to listen to influencers saying anything just to get views.

[@erikarnesen6052]

Yep, good point. I'd even go as far as saying it would be better for someone who exercises to reach their daily caloric needs with some junkfood here and there rather than undereating. ​@@ofnir123

[@raymax_1071]

I have my disagreements with some of his takes but his optimism is so refreshing. He's really welcoming with beginners and clearly wants everyone to be as fit as they possibly and realistically can.

[@matteoinvernazzi4331]

me too, but the general point of what he says it's true. Also i love how his main point is "start doing it, don't think too much about it besides form" instead of info dumping many and many notions for people who maybe won't even go after a month. At the end of the day, if someone loves going to the gym after 3/4 months spent with a general understanding of muscle growth will start doing his research indipendently and improve his schedule and his diet accordingly

[@synergyrevolution2332]

You have your disagreements with what he said in this video or more on this interview as a whole? Because he said way more controversial things than what you see on this clip.

[@saberswordsmen1]

​@@synergyrevolution2332 like what? I've only seen a couple shorts and they were all okay, but I did sort of get the feeling there might be bullshit lurking elsewhere lol 😅.

[@raymax_1071]

@synergyrevolution2332 Some of his takes. Not these.

[@drlecter3608]

He knows more than you i garantee you, its ok kid, you can listen to other competent people, it doesn't make tou less of a man

[@syazein]

With A LOT of fitness influencers dumping on like thousands of DO's & DON'Ts, this brings so much clarity on what I should do as a beginner in weight training. Thank you!

[@espenstoro]

It's so much less complicated than they want you to think. They tend to visualize their audience as their IFBB pro peers, who are trying to squeeze the last bit of growth out of their maxed out frame without getting career ending injuries, but that's not their core audience. It's us normies who wanna grow and get stronger. We need to show up, put effort into it, and do it for a long time. Eat less junk food, more whole foods. That's most of the job done right there.

[@syazein]

@@espenstoroi know right its simpler than you think. Its just the massive information dump got me thinking im not doing this right 🥲 I'll just going to take Dr. Mike's advice and put it in my routine until I reach a stage where I need to tweak somewhere for more growth.

[@taufeeq8269]

​@@espenstoro there's a fitness influencer in my local area, I follow him on tiktok, and he was giving insane advice even for nebwies asking how to loose some fat and start training for muscles, just like you mentioned, crazy complicated diets, exercises and so many supplements and stuff. As if he is giving advice to professional body builders just like you mentioned. Almost made me quit my plan for starting going to the gym until i watched this.

[@blakeisthebeast]

I’ve always liked Alan Thrall’s motto of “Keep it Simple Stupid.” Consistency and a decent diet do 90% of the work.

[@syazein]

@@blakeisthebeast omg love this!

[@bellywash6684]

Important to note that if you are really high bodyfat. And weigh like 350. You do not need 350g of protein. It's mainly targeted at how much your lean mass weighs.

[@WilliamPayneNZ]

He actually talks about that in another podcast. He said it didn’t matter because an obese guy who tries to eat that much healthy protein is going to be eating far better foods than whatever they were eating to get obese in the first place.

[@bellywash6684]

@@WilliamPayneNZ That's a good point, just something I was a bit confused about before I started losing weight. And yea getting in, let's say 350 grams of protein from clean and healthy food sources every day is a tough task. You will probably feel way more satiated.

[@swifty-99-Chess]

I wish anyone good luck eating 350g of protein thats a lot of meat 😂

[@colmcille9669]

​@@WilliamPayneNZ Good point but for me, before I realised it was mainly lean mass I found it discouragingly cost-prohibitive and also just impossible to balance macro and micro nutrients without having to eat enough calories to sustain my obese weight. I'm sure I'd have reconstituted to some degree but using the realistic goal was more sustainable.

[@leoanthony7281]

@@swifty-99-Chesspro and even amateur bodybuilders do just that, and most don’t enjoy what they’re eating plus it becomes like you’re force feeding yourself.

[@brianhauptman]

I like the "fist sized" measurement - that is easy for anybody to quickly figure out.

[@ArishiWeLikePlays]

Oh yeah, it’s also somewhat adjusted for the persons size, hahah

[@dhirenram4971]

does he mean a fist size of protein for each meal or all the meals ?

[@CaptainApathetic]

​@@dhirenram4971each meal I'm pretty sure which isn't unreasonable for someone doing exercise

[@callanc3925]

@@dhirenram4971 for each.

[@KirbySaysBweo]

@@dhirenram4971 Across all meals combined in a day, so a fist-sized portion of meat per day

[@mattcrawford5215]

His tone of voice is very soothing, I could listen to this guy talk all day

[@leoanthony7281]

His channel is entertaining and pretty hilarious at times.

[@cflotronsong]

This is gotta be like my fourth clip of this guy.And I absolutely love him. I wish he Was my trainer.

[@espenstoro]

You might not say that after watching some of the crazy leg days over on his channel... lol.

[@Fernando-ek8jp]

I love this guy. (not a quote, just my interpretation of what I've seen of him): "If you want to get to my level, you probably need to do [insert long list of requirements]. You probably don't care about getting to my level, so don't worry too much about the specifics. Hope you enjoy starting to work out"

[@Jennyonthehill7035]

You nailed it. And this is why everyone loves him. I'm in my 50s (f) and have zero interest in body building (beyond bone health stuff) but he has made weight training, at any level, accessible, inviting and interesting.

[@dsanders401]

He has a very asmrish conversation voice, speaking voice. It's like an audible whisper

[@Lily-cx1vo]

I really like his easy to understand, realistic approach and explanations.

[@Burden82]

230g of protein isnt realistic. thats over 10lbs of beef a day of 10 scoops or protein powder

[@IPatricio]

@@Burden82 the average person does not weigh that much, and he already said 0.7g/lb is fine anyways

[@anthonysmith4072]

He should open every video with his steroid use

[@IPatricio]

@@anthonysmith4072 That would be dumb, anyone with a brain can tell.

[@Burden82]

@@IPatricio yeah but 175 pounds person still needs to eat 2,5kg of beef a day or 160+g of protein powder. and small guy like that aint eating that everyday.

[@fnuemran4497]

Eating what mom makes. The best guidance to bulking 👌

[@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062]

Hes not talking about bulking tho

[@ekie7473]

​@@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062Yes he is. In a cut you need even more protein than what Mike is talking about

[@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062]

@@ekie7473 i spoke too soon then. wait, which mike

[@ekie7473]

@@phylippezimmermannpaquin2062 the bald guy

[@RelaxAndMeditateChannel]

my mome made meth... makes me energetic but no body mass. what am I doing wrong? should I snort it?

[@Xubono]

My two favourite Dr Mikes in one video. I follow them both and they each have a well thought out and encouraging approach. They are the finest in their respective endeavours and I would listen to them all day.

[@kokocute123]

I love how practical and easy he explained protein needs for gains compared to 15-minute videos of other fitness influencers.

[@susacorn9789]

Thank you. I feel like this whole protein thing has gone out of control. It's amazing to finally hear a professional say it how it is👍

[@Thatmanz2212]

Would love to see doctor Mike and some sort of running coach talking about injury prevention, training, and nutrition.

[@Maderlololohio]

He talks about injury prevention in his Andrew Tate react vid. Tate did 1000 reps he was opposed to that. Way too much repetition more risk to injuries

[@AintLifeHard]

This guy seems so chill and is speaking so calmly, sharing his knowledge in an amicable and inviting way. Keep on keeping on ❤️

[@travishathorn2278]

Dr mike, how you simplify everything into what matters and what doesn’t is so helpful. You’ve totally revamped the way I train and how I approach the gym. Just want to say a big thank you from Canada.

[@figgleston]

These shorts are PACKED with info

[@drazlet]

He’s my favorite guest so far, funny, real and ultimately levelheaded

[@Calida]

I love that Dr Mike makes things as easy and relatable as possible!

[@ozzitor8]

This man’s vocabulary, tone, and enunciation is giving me tingles. Excellent! 😊

[@Fluffy._.Doggo.123]

He's very good at talking

[@l3loop571]

guys got me with the first part of the answer already bc 💯 🙌🏻 also appreciate him acknowledging 0.7 is fine for most and the fist tip as a visual guide 😊

[@Baked42L0ng]

Me sitting here like 230=100+100+30 .7*230=.7*(100+100+30) .7*230=70+70+21 .7*230=161 Brain break problem Brain do mafs Maf gud

[@vinylSummer]

For me it was easier to do like: 230*0.7=230*7/10=23*7=20*7+3*7=140+21=161

[@PocketGobbo]

Grab a calculator and you can do 230*70%. It's way less work that way lol

[@billymays972]

While we are comparing answers I went: (23*10)*(7/10)= (23*10*7)/10 = 7*23 = 161 23*7 is easy enough if you're already able to count plates in a gym tbh

[@saberswordsmen1]

Even easier if you call it .75g. Take half your weight, save that number. Half that number again, save that number. Add the two saved numbers together.

[@Astraeus..]

If 230 = 1, then 23 = 0.1. 23x7 = 161. Sometimes less is more...

[@bibit3856]

I like that he has enough confidence to be vulnerable….and honest about himself. Thanks for the tip bc I also have a very difficult time calculating macros, protein and all the extra stuff .

[@level-upgod8505]

I love how simple he makes it. Some guys get too passionate and want to turn everything into a perfect science when it really doesn't work the same for everyone anyway.

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

Why does no one else explain it as easy as this? This was so helpful

[@ferzinhaN]

Such soothing voice. I can listen to him all day.

[@paintproduct2332]

Absolute love your guest. Talk about being educated and having put in the work!

[@muskanrathore6952]

This podcast has everything one needs to know before starting their health journey, specially strength training. Five star, must watch 👍👍

[@anthonysmith4072]

How can you take seriously someone who got to where they are with steroids?

[@muskanrathore6952]

@@anthonysmith4072 Because the someone happens to be an expert of the field and have a degree that says so. Also his personal choice needs to be respected as much as we like ours.

[@aveoturbo1707]

​@@anthonysmith4072steroids still require proper work and diet. It's a cheat code sure, but it still needs input to work

[@michaelarmstrong9512]

This has to be the most honest, correct, and blunt guy about this subject. Mad respect

[@ttocserdna]

charisma n strength build

[@miabowyer]

i just love this guy - give him an episode twooooo

[@LukeNasti]

I hear the meat slap when mans blinks

[@JMcAfreak]

Genuinely one of the most interesting guests Mike has had. I loved this interview.

[@DevanshandMOMArts]

Very well said.

[@graveyardshift2100]

I'm so glad I found this channel. He cuts through so much bullshit that we've had drilled into us for years.

[@Paal2005]

I though he was talking about per kilo first. 1g per kilo is fine and slightly in the upper end of what people not into weight training need to grow muscles optimally. 1.4g per kilo is enough for everyone that isnt bodybuilding or do very hard volume exercising. 1.7g is the recommended amount for the heaviest category of muscle building, including strongmen and olympic weightlifters. 1g per pound is 2.2g per kilo, and way way more than you should intake at all. Going way above the recommended limits could damage your body long term.

[@myukiru]

Tysm as a European I was a little bit confused bcs he wasn't coherent with the imperial measurement 😂

[@julietamiroslavazunigaprad1471]

Thaaank u. "Per pound" sounds insane

[@virno69420]

Wrong. "Damage your body long term." 🤣🤣

[@Fantasticnoodles96]

⁠@@virno69420it absolutely can, your body can only handle so much at once before it starts to mess with your liver and kidneys. If you genuinely believe that you can’t overconsume protein you’ve been grossly misinformed

[@ItsdoctorB]

Higher protein intake like 1 g/lb will not do any long term damage unless you have specific underlying health conditions. Though you’re right that 1 g/lb is probably unnecessary (as he alluded to in the video). I’ve seen 1.6 g/kg in the literature, which is the 0.7 g/lb that he quoted. If you are losing weight then you might benefit from a little bit higher amount to preserve lean muscle. It’s also important to note that it’s 1.6 g/kg of ideal body weight, not your current weight. If you weigh 250 lb but are untrained, you don’t need to eat more protein than Dr. Mike Israetel.

[@robbiesmoonmusic]

He’s such an engaging and relatable speaker. He conveys his points with such confidence and knowledge but isn’t pompous or pandering. He’s also very real with it and paints these topics in ways all of us can grasp

[@SmellGrow]

I just buy protein milk at my near walmart, they give me just the right amount of protein when I head to the gym

[@m.bird.]

Is there any guar gum, carageenan, malitol or similar fillers or sugar alcohols in it?

[@fast1nakus]

What the hell are all those words? ​@@m.bird.

[@cockus123]

​@@fast1nakus words of death

[@toximan2008]

Fairlife?

[@alecrechtiene558]

@@toximan2008ah yes, core power. How the hell does it still taste so good with 42 grams of protein?!?

[@mackenzieharty3833]

I love both of these people, thank you ❤

[@andysauro1500]

Jeff Nippard brought published studies indicating .7g/lb was generally the optimal amount, with diminishing returns on further intake.

[@CHAlVlELEOlV]

Jeremy ethier better, your Jeffy copied his way of doing things lol

[@CHAlVlELEOlV]

Jeremy did the scientific research thing in detail first and for the most part is still more detailed rhan copy cat Jeff

[@Adrei919]

This is exactly the explanation I've needed as a beginner

[@danielkinuthia3670]

You see your friend eating he says hes bulking you ask him what hes eating hes just mumbling protein the entire time

[@dgc5150]

Now here are some sound medical advice you don’t get most places!! I’ve learned better health tips from this guy’s podcast than any doctor I’ve seen in person!

[@matthewlowe5376]

U need 50g of protein just for ur body to function properly so hit that and then aim higher if ur working out or whatever

[@cheekloins4126]

Never went to the gym a day in my life, know little to nothing about the world of fitness. But I could listen to this dude talk for hours.

[@Raven99991]

My parents don't f*cking care about protein we almost always just eat pasta with vegetables no meat, no yogurt , no fake meat , no nothing I Always feel horrible and have alot of wounds that don't heal

[@paolagrando5079]

Eggs? Cheese? Pulses?

[@Raven99991]

@paolagrando5079 a bit but not enouth for someone who works out alot and my parents are vegan soo yea 🥲

[@nararanaraiii2022]

​@@Raven99991 Why not buy stuff for yourself and make it yourself? That's what I do, granted my family isn't vegan, so I don't know how your parents would take it in your case

[@Raven99991]

@@nararanaraiii2022 because i dont have much money and am only 14 so i cant get a job

[@nararanaraiii2022]

@@Raven99991 fair point, you could try talking with them, tell them of your fitness goals and that you'd like to change ur personal diet, u got nothing to lose by asking!

[@DawnIsBreakingThroug]

I could listen to this man speak for hours

[@miromulus]

I can't understand how Americans are using grams per pound. One is metric, the other imperial. Make up your mind, people

[@hywodena]

Make me

[@thorneto2742]

I’m from Canada and we use almost exclusively metric however for height and weight of people we often use inches and pounds. I don’t really know why but food is measured in grams so it works for us lol

[@hywodena]

@@thorneto2742 this is common in many countries. The world isn't as metric as it likes to pretend.

[@williambreeze2659]

Dr Mike is awesome!

[@Maclah]

Used to be fit. Let go. This guys words may be what I needed.. Let’s go

[@IisLasagna]

We need more mikes

[@wViOw]

I love him. He is so clear and correct

[@YuriTarded7]

I’m currently experiencing my “newbie” gains and he is spot on. My chest is growing really fast

[@Sir.DavidBruce]

It is easy to overshoot. Good advise to not waste your money.

[@jonathanbrett-warren2031]

Thank you! This is the most helpful advice I've heard

[@jarod9135]

This dude has some of the most sincere and honest advice about weight training.

[@jamesleigh7104]

These clips are sooooo helpful!!

[@Sean-xr1xj]

How is this dude so good at speaking? He's so incredibly smooth

[@missionpupa]

Man his eye expressions are superb

[@coolyokia34]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED TO HEAR!!!!

[@CharlieSeymourJr]

Love your videos, Doctor Mike!

[@Hosigie]

His voice is so soothing.

[@TheDAM93]

I love both of you guys!

[@michaeldodd3563]

That’s excellent advice. Fist sized portions of protein is almost exactly what I eat and I’m more jacked than most.

[@nmoranv]

Best hypertrophy advice on KZbin

[@kondwanibanda7819]

Finally. Someone who gives simple answers

[@mariajuliaolmos]

this makes everything so much easier... like weight being lifted off my shoulders, after years of listening to diet culture and "health" industry hot takes

[@sethIguess2002]

I love ive been asking these questions for so long to so many ppl and no one has ever simplified it tge way he does

[@herfamusic]

That was so well said

[@-gh8bf]

Dr. Mike ❤❤️❤️ is all I ever have to say 🙏

[@jarrellgarcia5964]

Great realistic advice

[@Vwink1528]

I use the RP app for weight training and it’s changed my physique and my life.

[@jessicadavid6446]

Why do I find his voice so soothing and his eyes so mesmerizing lol.

[@zombih4029]

Can't help but like him

[@anthonypecorara]

I could honestly just listen to him talk for hours.

[@tyleremond7977]

My two favorite doctors on youtube meet up nice. Both have great knowledge and tips 🤘🤘🍻🍻🤣🤣

[@humvnerr0r844]

Good he's so real, everything he says

[@mintymyc]

Love this guy.

[@jacobwarmack8751]

He speaks so very well

[@immanuel5848]

General protein guidance 🫡

[@maluse227]

I like that this guy talks like an old wrestler, really helps convey the knowledge he has.

[@rachelnorton9394]

Love this guy

[@pixeltox3209]

thx you sir !! pure truth of knowledge

[@Burger14]

I love this guy

[@ME-ls9de]

Saying “I’m not smart enough” while making fun of it is another level of smartness. Mike the goat!

[@peanut228]

I love this gentle giant

[@scottyelverton4885]

These are the guys we should be listening to.

[@DillerDallerDuller]

Dr Henchman has the smoothest voice

[@flycast641]

I used to mountain bike years ago. I remember reading a study about cyclists who weight train WITH the regular riding sessions and those who just rode. The difference in injury recovery time was much much faster for the weight training riders vs non. Also, the injury tended to be less severe.

[@thomasmikalishen6515]

This pair is a DREAMTEAM!

[@ta2505]

Dr Mike has the best eyelashes

[@Peterxxlsdmtghb7777]

Which mike? Lil Mike or big mike or mike mike

[@anthonyg6083]

This seems like a very helpful and nice conversation id like to hear the full thing KZbin. Send it in my recommendations please

[@paul_wiggin]

Gram/pound.. You are killing me, bro