Straight Facts: Debunking The Biggest Protein Myths For Building Muscle

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[@peterschietromo4667]

Jerry's word is gospel. He's been around the game for decades. I'm 60 and still learning from him.

[@Jerry_TheFitnessMessiah]

Yes it is 😂🔥

[@NaturalGC]

Even with all the knowledge we have, people are still out here claiming "Jerry is wrong." The uneducated continually saying protein has calories and calories store as fat. Its beliefs like this thay keep me employed, so i guess i should be grateful.

[@REPSDirect]

Your clips are detailed, informative and laced with your bodybuilding background always entertaining - like your comment on academic degrees.

[@111Benzie]

I could listen to Jerry all day--what an incredible source of wisdom.

[@novmar1927]

Thanks Generation Iron. I always enjoy Jerry’s knowledge.

[@nbarealtalker]

I always recommend the 1g/lb. Because most people don’t actually reach it but as long as they try to eat more to get close to it, they’ll probably eat enough just by trying. And 1g/lb is not excessive on the off chance you reach it. The body composition benefits are pretty undeniable. It’s not magic, it just works fairly well. Eat more protein. Drink enough water and you’ll be fine.

[@edithharmer1326]

Your Tutorials are Amazing! Educational for all! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent! Greetings from Singapore🌹🌹🌹

[@jorgecastropola8378]

The Window is for calories , you want to take your calories, bcaas or vitamins right after your workout to balance the lost of glucose . That is the only thing I would recommend to be precise with, proteins are eating during the day and this is not required to eat right after , only if it fits with your next meal. Protein are taken for the night during recuperation!

[@ethanbrunt7755]

This guy is the yoda of bodybuilding

[@athanatos9648]

No, no. Yoda of bodybuilding, this man is😉😅

[@ethanbrunt7755]

@@athanatos9648 what???

[@athanatos9648]

@@ethanbrunt7755 I said what you said the way yoda would say it - backwards

[@ethanbrunt7755]

@@athanatos9648 that was my first geuss I just didn’t start there

[@bunnyman6321]

@@athanatos9648 😂😂

[@Knukles2011]

The process of adding aminos and other unnecessary stuff to whey is called protein spiking if im not mistaken

[@kentborges5114]

JERRY KNOWS ! THANKS FOR YOUR UTILIZATION OF HIM !

[@jesseaustin2438]

I really like Jerry's science based arguements. Ill probably join his web thing where he coaches or answers questions, for pay. I havent found another person with as much science, like chemistry. I'm a science nerd but i workout. I had a 46to 50inch vertical leap at 24yo (6ft4 175-180lbs, like Javier Sotomayor), before being put on Zyprexa and then Invega Sustena, which cause hyperlipid effect and Invega S. changes metabolism. Im more so going to be huge like Arnold's ,Schwarzenegger, size.. and im okay to get off my meds, and have been fine w/o them before , so if i can keep up over 210lbs I mighhht compete. I had really defined muscles, like young Columbo, at 18 19yo, but at 6'2 170lbs, now im at 210, after tooth and covid stuff for 8 months, and im like Arnold says, you have to set out to be a champion to be a champion. And ive benched like 350ish at 197 when not really fit, so maybe get like a classic physique eventually. If you are looking to compete in a sport, like bodybuilding, i'd say Jerry Brainum is your guy.

[@60zeller]

46 in vertical? And a white guy..I call bullshit Lets see some of your dunking vids. Nerf hoops dont count.

[@jesseaustin2438]

@@60zeller Javier Sotomayor has world high jump record, he was 6'4 176lbs, how big I was at 24y.o., and the 2nd place holder is a like 6ft 7 Swedish guy 184lbs i think, and I'm like a quarter Swedish. It was in 2014 and I didn't have a camera. I'll try getting to 36inch vertical.. also there's an LA Laker I think, 6ft and 42inch vertical jump, but in high school he had videos of a 48inch vertical. Also, Kadour Zanzian i think, he's white middle eastern maybe russian, but pale, and had a 55inch vertical at 5ft9.. his student is this guy own KZbin channel "The KneesOverToes Guy", who has a 42inch vertical. Also, I bicycled and skateboarded since like 5yo a lot after 12yo, and all the way up to 24yo. I could touch a basketball rim at 5ft 11 and barely 16y.o. and I was very flexible, like the knees over toes guy and Kadour Ziani.

[@jesseaustin2438]

@@60zeller check my video from a couple days ago, "15.25 inch arm cut from 210 to 192", my tricep you can see is very built muscle, my legs are my stronger feature, or were before i moved where theres no where to skateboard or bicycle too. I got a back injury slightly then acquired an allergy to grass seed so I couldnt workout and loss some weight , so I decided to cut fat, but I'm try to get really lean, so hopefully will get to 180 to 185lbs, and I'm walking a lot just back n forth up n down my street, though its outta city limits in farm area and i dont go far back n forth cuz theres dogs at the neighbors houses, i know they should have 'em fenced, but they don't. Whatever.

[@jesseaustin2438]

@@60zeller Patrik Sjöberg, 6ft 6.7inch Swedish man, in 3rd place for world high jump record. Only 1 inch below the WR.

[@jesseaustin2438]

@@60zeller Also, I have my own scifi story I made up, Psy V Cy aka Psychics Vs Cyborgs and yhe finale is Psy By Cy where they work together, after learning they shiuldnt be enemies but use tools from the others ways, being psychic and cyborg, but in PvC the psychics do cyborgs stuff like what the cyware lets done, but psychicly, dubbed To Wand, ie CyberPunk2077 stuff, with like a magnetic sense that snow foxes have for hunting mice under snow or cats have it, magnetoception, like from Netflix show The Hidden Lives Of Pets episode with a hiking cat w/ his owner. And the main character is Völva, Norse for Wand bearer/wielder but means, culturally, witch.

[@GuruAmeenAlai]

Should be a steady increase of protein with the weight gain not overload the system with protein of what you want to be. 1.4 grams per lean body mass increasing with weight gain.

[@Lousy-Looter]

Hey Jerry I always enjoy getting your take on all this "stuff" you've definitely done your homework on these topics,thanks for sharing your knowledge, hey can you post more pictures from your competition days would be nice, I've only seen like one pic of you from back in the day, you looked fantastic, I'm just saying

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

I have an auto immune disease that has hobbled me greatly . But it seems to have plateaued . I think I might benefit by slowly reintroducing moderate weight lifting to my limited cardio training . So I am trying to catch up to the up to date pertainent info . I want to build an semi athletic build of about 190 lbs at 5'9" . I am a classic Endomorph ..,soft musculature builds up pretty easily but I gain fat easily too . Aesthetics would mater but not near as much a strength enough that normal living won't be as taxing . I have a lot of atrophy from inactivity and being in my 50s . So I will be watching this video series for advice .

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

I have managed to lose nearly 50 lbs of the 135 lbs I am looking to lose . I'm short , 5'9" . I am fat . My musculature has significant atrophy but not I think so much that I can not stimulate growth though there is neuropathy to deal with . In my case , I am nearly bed bound due to pain . I have given up but I think I am feeling an upsurge . The depression associated with my illness is being managed now even though I just got the news that my family curse of Diabetes struck me younger than my parents . I am 53. I have a lot to do . Being broke is expensive . Carb high foods are easier to get . I just have to resist that urge . I am starting a new diet wherein I eat very few complex carbs , high vegetation and moderate protein mostly from broiled or baked Chicken and fish . Egg whites factor in , too . I think I can get to my goal weight of 175 lbs in the year . I then want to build up to 195 . I think thats the biggest and heaviest I can healthily maintain .

[@drainmonkeys385]

I started a TRT program and have been sticking to that protein rule. I have replaced a lot of fat with muscle over the past year … it’s incredible

[@TheRogueMonk]

protein comes from greek if i am not wrong.. pro-tein probably third.. another kick ass video from our favorite jerry

[@ABC-48483]

This guy is my fav for workout out tips

[@derricksafo9445]

thanks alots 4 de knowledge

[@dwaynejones1146]

Great info.

[@bigripj]

I can say with full confidence that i worked out as hard as any human for the last year....never gained a pound, one month now on all chicken diet and my body has come alive, 9% body fat and gained 4 lbs of muscle plus my workouts are 1000x better...listen to this man

[@soofitnsexy]

wait what...cmon man...u really eat or ate an all chicken diet? like carnivore style...no rice potatoes veggies nothing?? very curious

[@markodundovic39]

An all chicken Diet , haha , 😆 that's the problem with the internet? It gives everyone with no education , a voice to spill absolute rubbish from there mouths

[@markodundovic39]

All chicken Diet , is absolutely garbage? What was he using for an energy source , if course carbs , even if he doesn't even know it, ?what an absolute FOOL

[@bigripj]

@@markodundovic39 coming from a pig farmer, nice

[@bigripj]

@@soofitnsexy look up wes watson, he explains it way better

[@bleexrossignol9782]

Whey can create insulinoresistance... I thiink not all protein sources are equal regarding the insulinic response

[@latman1]

So many times we try to blame one thing for a death of a person, but many times it could be a combination of just an excessive lifestyle. Maybe it wasn't the thousand grams of protein, maybe it was all the gear that was abused or who knows what else?🤔

[@JesusIsLord7773]

its always the gear. food takes awhile to kill you I think

[@ClickClack_Bam]

@@JesusIsLord7773 Gear doesn't harm you overnight either.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@ClickClack_Bam depends how much you take. I am always looking for test subjects (participants) willing to push the limits at their own risk, many are no longer here : (

[@JesusIsLord7773]

@@ClickClack_Bam but gearing vs food of course gear will shorten you life faster especially when you abuse compared to food.

[@ClickClack_Bam]

@@JesusIsLord7773 and how can you foolishly just say "it's always the gear"? There's dead bodybuilders who were KNOWN for using HEAVY street drugs. But you'll post "it's always the gear". Rich Piana was an opiate addict & a cocaine addict. He was doing cocaine when he died. They found the powder on his counter top. Dorian Yates loved MDMA. He's still around. PLENTY of bodybuilders from his era are still living. So how do you explain "it's always the gear" when there's MILLIONS of gear users still living & more of them are living than died from past eras of bodybuilding? Your genetics play a far bigger part than ANYTHING else does.

[@KaiserMoC]

Thank you so much for your knowledge Jerry.

[@jasonianduke4985]

I started taking HumaPro instead of Whey Protein. Would that be a good substitute or do I still need Whey?

[@patrickwendling6759]

Love all your videos.. Thanks for the commonsense approach and wealth of knowledge. Thank you. USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸

[@alienautopsy9326]

What whey protein brand do you recommend ?

[@johncalla2151]

I wonder about higher protein diets since you can really only synthesize maybe 5g of protein as new muscle per day. How much extra dietary protein you need to parlay into 5g, I don't know. But I'm skeptical that it's much.

[@rbabados9967]

protein is not just for muscles....it builds organs, skin, hair, hormones, bone...

[@johncalla2151]

@@rbabados9967 That's true, but I'm just referring to what you need over and above your normal daily intake in order to build new muscle. And daily new muscle growth is very limited, about

[@hotwheel6663]

I am so glad you mentioned the 40-50 grams protien per meal being most body can use as every clown on KZbin who eats 2 grams per pound say it not true as have to eat all day to get it in which is too much anyway.

[@brucejensen3081]

I like to consume seaweed nuts and fruit straight after my workout in a small amounts to start getting the goodies back in then a protein drink an hour later. If you have depleted your protein stores you have to start getting it back in and your fat and carbs. There are so many hours in a day to eat and you don't want to be stretching your gut too much

[@michelrood2966]

This is the first time ever ive seen Jerry looking directly in the camara

[@markodundovic39]

Genius , one of the few people in bodybuilding that actually know what he's talking about

[@soofitnsexy]

not always ...there is a ton of bro science here

[@bme7491]

When I was working out, I ate a lot of extra protein and to show what happened to the unused portion, my urine would be a brighter yellow than normal from the higher level of urobilin.

[@jamesporter2431]

I find protein and creatine make me more thirsty so I stay get more hydrated than what is probably normal

[@glorybee9661]

LOVE THE CANDID NO WOKE BS TRUTH ... JEZ ROCKS . ALWAYS ON THE MONEY 👍💪

[@samantioniosmitho8649]

I’m not on anabolic steroids. Taking protein shakes for over 2 decades caused me kidney damaged. When I stopped protein shakes. Kidney function got back to normal. I think a long term study is needed for bodybuilders that are healthy to begin with and not on anabolic steroids.

[@Jerry_TheFitnessMessiah]

It could’ve been just lack of hydration. Protein is in almost every food a protein shake would’ve had a minuscule effect on your condition I believe.

[@NJN23]

where do the excess calories from protein go? for example if you reach your TDEE for the day, then consume a 200 calorie protein shake (50 grams of protein) where do the calories (energy) go? It has to either be used or stored. You can't excrete energy. The excess calories get converted to glucose via glucogenesis, then stored as body fat if not used for energy.

[@winbig1]

So let me get this straight YOU think you know more than this guy !? Because if you do then I think you need to give yourself a slap

[@GD-tn3ez]

You make a good and logical point. But at Jerry’s request - show him one person that got fat by consuming nothing but protein.

[@ivanbobadilla5461]

Diabetic patients excrete glucose son you can actually excrete energy in some cases

[@Jerry_TheFitnessMessiah]

@@GD-tn3ezhaha

[@NaturalGC]

Think of it this way. If all "calories" were created equal, it wouldn't matter if it was protein or carbs, while losing bodyfat. But it DOES matter. You can keep the calories the same, and simply increase the protein to carb ratio. You'll burn fat faster. It's just reality.

[@rohitkurian3473]

TIME-STAMPS would be helpful too

[@mma1153]

Dear Jerry, please could you review tribulus and fenugreek as androgenic agents

[@laveritepique7035]

Protein metabolic pathways describe glucoforming amino acids. Therefore, from glucoforming amino acids to oxaloacetate to pyruvate to acetyl-COA, it is possible to synthesise fatty acids. In theory. Isn't that correct?

[@brucejensen3081]

I think growth hormone does decrease as you age bececause it is causing disease, I could be wrong. If you look at the liverking eating large amounts of igf1 in the liver and colostrum and then producing none or not being able to assimilate it, it does raise concern about consuming more than small amounts, and mainly trying to stimulate your own production and absorption

[@robcampbell7578]

So my kidney doctor is a liar Liar. All the lab work so on and so forth not relevant. When I cut back on the protein I got better now I don't have to see my doctor For my kidneys. Lowered my protein intake added more fiber and vegetables I'm good. I eat about .7 g per pound of bodyweight of protein. All my blood work is good. My advice would be if you're eating a high protein diet get lab work done.

[@GOOSE-se1hu]

Thx for the info. I'm 53 and concerned more about my health than my appearance. I value and appreciate these personal testimonials.

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

Amino spiking is the phrase

[@mr.miamibeach4363]

The majority of the muscles in your body are skeletal muscles. They make up between 30 to 40% of your total body mass.Sep 1, 2021

[@brucejensen3081]

No the protein recommended amounts of protein are for lean bodyweight. I go for 30 grams 5 times a day, which is probably a bit low for me, at about 200lb lean mass. You're body will let you know if you're low, you will find yourself staring at the prawns in the deli. At this amount I don't crave protein much

[@brucejensen3081]

I am shredding though, I will probably have to add 30 more gram meal in when I finally go for mass. Protein isn't just for adding muscle

[@serafinoanselmo8329]

Just wondering about whey protien. Will it cause unwanted weight gain in the way of FAT?

[@Melanie3581]

When eating high protein sometimes sweat will smell like ammonia

[@johnspartan98]

I recall Mentzer talking about protein needs and downplaying it based on cattle grazing on grass. Funny. Mentzer was a laugh waiting to happen. His training philosophy sucked big time too. I agree on the so called experts. I can't begin to count the number of incompetent experts I've run into in life. Doctors, layers, dieticians included.

[@majurbludd]

If you only needed one kidney, you would have been born with one kidney, not two

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Keep in mind 1 out of est. 900 people are born with only one kidney. Most people never know till there is an issue. Some people born with 2 but 1 has a drastically reduced function. Always good to have complete review of your body / blood work before starting any competitive level exercise, sport, training..

[@Manuel-xy7un]

i have one kidney my other one was taken out because like my dad it wasnt doing anything :(

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@Manuel-xy7un your father's kidney was not working or your father was not working?

[@emh8861]

What about gluconeogenesis?

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

What is the result to your kidneys to take in extreme protein loads ?

[@Jannis777]

The word protein is Greek Jerry not latin ;-). Do you meant Rich Piana about the huge amount of protein?

[@benjaminmilinic4521]

I can’t afford that much protein😅

[@Benny.13]

You mean doctors don’t know everything?! lol so glad you pointed out that their degrees are not always worthy

[@brucejensen3081]

Eating massive amounts of protein as an energy source can't be optimal

[@fastlifejesse]

i can't do it brah i ate all types of meat and drunk protein never was vegan or even looked at veggies or fruit. i got big arms but i never ever saw my abs. i think everyone is different man

[@brucejensen3081]

Whey protein, apart from being cheap, is the preferred source of protein of your gut bacteria, it's important to supplement with it. 100% whey protein, nothing else, is half the price of any protein powder here. I don't believe it's expensive

[@UNKLELUKE86]

My new name is microwave eggs King 👑 with a pinch of pink salt with black pepper. Liver is gross

[@StoneAgePHD]

Excess protein could cause you getting fat , if you don’t exercise, and depends what you eating with protein like lots of carbs with that, all combined, 100% could , hard to measure that because if you eat lots of carbs and bad oils with that you don’t really know what causes more, no studies will confirm that because, how

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

People doing carnivore are losing fat and there is at least one person who improved kidney function .

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

No one knows what exactly will help a person live longer. Millions of variables, millions of factors to consider. Will depend on a million different to things. If anyone says they know, they lie. Honestly we don't even now for fact with proof cigarette smoking will cause cancer as there is always that one person who drank, smoked, did drugs and lived to 96 yrs old. While at the same time we all know at home person who was looked like they were healthy, muscular, great diet, seemed to do everything correctly and died at 30.

[@justinw1765]

Suggest looking at Blue Zone research. 5 areas of the world where the peoples of these groups, collectively live far longer than the general, average population. Interestingly, one of the commonalities between all these groups is no to low-moderate meat consumption. None of these groups eat near as much meat as the average American. The healthiest and longest lived of these groups is the large community of Seventh Day Adventist's in Loma Linda, CA. These folks are collectively vegetarian. But there are various other contributing factors besides the above. For example, they are all physically active into their elderly ages, they are more community and communal oriented, tend to have less exposure to environmental toxins, etc.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@justinw1765 sure old info. Still, it is the old nature or nurture debate. Is it the genes or food or lack of stress or a combination. No one fukkkking knows "exactly". No one has exact proof or testing. Plus old blue zones and new blue zones different. Next, add to the mix in the real world not everyone wants to live a long time, not everyone has resources to live a long time. Sad but true. Interesting to look to Hong Kong. Long life and high meat consumption. Personally just want people to be strong and able to have sex till their 80 and they die strong of an oversized heart. Too many live till they are 90 but spend the last 20 years in a bed being molested by poor group home workers.

[@brucejensen3081]

@@justinw1765 yeah but, the 7th day Adventists don't live longer than the mormans, that live similar but are omnivore. Us Victorians live longer and we eat total shit, smoke, drink, do recreational drugs, and are less active

[@brucejensen3081]

I know, as a lifter, there are no correct ways to do things, but there are definitely wrong ways. The Inuit live in igloos and have fires in them (well they did). They inhale as much smoke as a 100 a day smoker but never have heart problems. Most smokers eat shit, and aren't just smoking tobacco and aren't real fit. It does increase testosterone by 10%, but smokeless increases it by 15% due to a peptide, it's is as good of stimulant as caffeine, but still you would be healthier if you didn't smoke, but if that means living to 150 instead of 120, is it really that bad

[@Benny.13]

1.5 -2 lbs per gram of protein / body weight is the staple forever ?!

[@edwinhermanson8842]

Something to think about ! I train hard and smart for years like 42 yrs. Along the way I try EVERY protein powder etc out there and several times. Not one time did I gain one rep one pound of strength NOTHING ! Compared to not using protein supplements. Why the hell would I buy it !!!!!! ????

[@tendr247]

I’m confused. How many pounds of protein should a female carnivore eat a day?

[@emh8861]

If you want to weigh 130 lbs. Eat 130 GRAMS of protein.

[@M77982]

Brilliant......Thank you

[@GD-tn3ez]

Good video, Jerry. It’s a perpetual job setting the betas straight 💪🏼

[@wezzbeet2923]

1st prize to who can say who the bodybuilder was ?

[@mohaglade4892]

I take half the prrotein intakenyou suggest and my muscles still grow

[@veritasvincit4178]

Like your info very much, dislike your mic and sound quality.

[@leebooker6138]

Spiking

[@RebornLegacy-e7z]

He was taking enough protein for 5 people

[@alienautopsy9326]

Leucine is the key ingredient.

[@judah6152]

It's Nasser

[@tapioperala3010]

Gotta eat big to get big :D But really, a video which made me think what I've been saying and thought as facts.

[@1234kingconan]

Eat big to get fat

[@tapioperala3010]

@@1234kingconan Well, you could argue that Brian Shaw, Zydrunas Savickas and Tom Stolman, for example, are fat but between these three individuals, they've got over 10 Worlds Strongest Man titles, but to mention loads of other titles. So yeah. Eat big to get big.

[@DJSTOEK]

😷🕺🕺

[@a.f.s.3004]

Greg Doucette keeps saying calories in vs calories out is why people gain or lose weight,,,whether its fat, protein, or carbs. Please school him, JERRY. I get so pissed when he PREACHES this…

[@NJN23]

Greg is absolutely right; first law of thermodynamics

[@dman378]

He isn’t. There are many variables that exist in metabolism. For example the thermic effect of 1000 calories of table sugar versus 1000 calorie chicken breast which can change things up to 30%.

[@NJN23]

@@dman378 true, but you're providing an extreme example. In a diet with proper macro distribution, the difference in calories used for metabolizing the different macros is insignificant (100 or so calories per day).

[@soofitnsexy]

@@NJN23 BULLSHIT HE IS WRONG

[@soofitnsexy]

@@dman378 ITS ALL HORMONAL...plus sleep rest how u exercise...food choices on and on the body has no idea what calories u are consuming

[@ibleedoranbla]

First

[@t.w.wright2520]

I can’t decipher this whole study and I would hope you could but, it seem here that an increase in protein, especially animal protein correlates to early death. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6562018/#!po=0.609756