The rule of thumb in bodybuilding is to eat 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight to build and preserve muscle, meaning somebody who weighs 150 pounds should eat 150 grams of protein per day. How frequently should we be consuming our protein though when getting up to that goal number?
Firstly, note that getting in the total number is your number 1 priority, and even if you don't spread it out most optimally you'll still build muscle.
However, protein timing can help in getting better results.
Research conducted by RMIT University found that meals of 20 grams each brought about best results.
Newer studies show that 40 grams per meal might actually be better though.
And studies also show that 6 to 7 grams of protein can be absorbed and used for muscle building purposes per hour, even more for experienced lifters, so that number could be expanded upon.
Bottom line: the best way is to split meals into 20 grams to 40 grams of protein each, but if you really can't do that don't sress about it too much; you can still make gains as long as you get in 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight; eat in a caloric surplus and lift consistently.
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