Individuals who wish to enhance muscle growth and strength during periods of intense strength training should increase protein intake to about 10.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Human body need more protein for muscle building. When there is a good intake of protein, they are broken down into amino acids which are the building blocks in the formation of muscles. 1.3 â€" 1.8 grams of protein intake per kilogram of body weight (.6 â€".8 grams per p ound of body weight) is necessary to build muscles.