Proteins are very important for building muscle mass. Eggs are a good source of protein, but how many eggs should you eat exactly and is it healthy to eat that many eggs? In this article you can read all relevant information about this.
How much protein do you need per day?
It’s clear that you need a lot of protein to build muscle mass, but how much exactly? Below you will find the recommended quantities.
- Eat 1.2 to 1.7 grams of protein per KG of body weight if you want to gain muscle mass (every day).
- Eat 1 gram of protein per KG of body weight if you only want to maintain your muscle mass (every day).
If you eat a lot of carbohydrates you can often get away with eating less protein, but if you eat few carbohydrates we recommend that you stick to the above guidelines.
How many eggs per day to build muscle mass?
How many eggs you need per day therefore depends on your weight. An egg contains an average of 6.2 grams of protein. If you weigh 80 kilos and eggs are your only source of protein, you would need to eat 13 eggs to maintain your current muscle mass. If you want to build muscle mass, this means you need to eat about 21 eggs.
Our advice
Eggs are good for your muscles, but we do not recommend that you only eat eggs as a source of protein. Variety is very important for a healthy diet, so you should also choose different sources of protein. Eggs are very healthy and packed with protein, so they can definitely be a part of your diet. Some examples of other sources of protein are:
- Meat
- Soft cheese
- Fish
- Yogurt
- Protein shakes
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