You’ve probably heard that protein is necessary for building muscle. But you may wonder, does consuming extra protein really do that, and if so, how?
That’s what a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine set out to determine.
The researchers found that protein can indeed increase muscle—but there’s a catch.
While Protein Does Build Muscle, There Is More to the Story, Study Finds
To understand the study findings, let’s review how protein works to build muscle. Protein is a vital macronutrient for any healthy diet since muscles require daily protein intake to rebuild. Getting enough protein also helps increase your bone density….