If total daily protein intake is higher than 200 grams per day, excess protein above the 160-gram muscle-building target will increase liver, kidney, and GI tract size rather than increase muscle mass

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Speaker

Dr. Don Layman

Evidence Quote

if I go to 200 I probably won't have any bigger muscles but if I go to 200 I will have a bigger liver kidney and GI tract

Source

The ultimate protein episode: Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcastthe mindbodygreen podcast
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:22:02 PM

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