When it comes to bodybuilding, proper nutrition is vital for achieving optimal muscle growth and performance. While all macronutrients play crucial roles, protein stands out as the cornerstone of muscle development. Protein is an essential nutrient that supports various aspects of our health and well-being.

However, excess of anything can pose a threat to your health. Moderation is the key to maintaining optimal well-being. This was exactly what Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed in one of his daily newsletter Pump Club’s recent editions. Let’s take a look at what Schwarzenegger has to say about excess protein intake. 

What did Schwarzenegger say about excess protein intake?

 According to Schwarzenegger’s recent revelation, excess protein intake may lead to a shorter life span but there’s a catch as the research was held on animals and not humans. “Despite animal research suggesting too much protein can lead to a shorter lifespan, there’s not much human research that shows higher protein leads to a shorter life,” Arnold wrote in the newsletter.

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Moreover, Schwarzenegger reiterated that adding excess protein helps as we age. “Our protein needs increase because our muscles start to break down. Sarcopenia is linked to disease and death in older age, and if you lose your ability to walk, move, and be active, then your quality of life drops significantly.”

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Concluding his words, Schwarzenegger advised, “The best life insurance is staying active and including enough protein to give your body what it needs to avoid breakdown.” One thing that is sure to pose a threat to one’s health if done in excess is PEDs. Recently, Schwarzenegger revealed the dark side of modern bodybuilding and the ever-growing usage of steroids. 

Schwarzenegger’s take on modern bodybuilding

During a recent interview with Men’s Health, Schwarzenegger explained the difference between golden-era bodybuilders and modern bodybuilders. He revealed that bodybuilders in the past used minute amounts of drugs, whereas current athletes blast a ton of steroids to feel ripped. “Anytime you abuse the body, you’re going to regret it. So I just want young people to know that I have seen people getting kidney transplants and suffering tremendously from it,” Schwarzenegger stated. 

“Bodybuilding always, always was considered a safe sport. But now it’s not. Now people are dying—they’re dying because of overdoses of drugs and they don’t know what the f**k they’re doing. They’re listening to charlatans. If I want to get medical advice from a doctor, I go to UCLA or I go to the Cleveland Clinic,” Schwarzenegger pointed out. 

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