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Arnold Schwarzenegger is busting a common myth about protein consumption among natural bodybuilders. In Arnold\u2019s Pump Club Newsletter from May 1, 2026, he revealed that extra protein did not cause organ enlargement for drug-free athletes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA 2019 paper argued that protein consumed beyond what your muscles can use might be redirected to organ growth, and the idea has since spread through nutrition forums and gym conversations as a reason to \u201cbe careful.\u201d A new study finally tested it beyond the theoretical.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a> has prioritized protein intake for decades, a key building block for muscle development and recovery. Though his diet doesn\u2019t look the same as it did when he was a seven-time Mr. Olympia<\/a>, he still makes sure to eat clean. In his seventies, Schwarzenegger switched from a heavy red meat diet to more plant-based options<\/a>. This prompted him to take a closer look at protein consumption and its effects on the body.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the newsletter, Schwarzenegger pointed out that eating over twice the standard recommendation of protein was not associated with enlarged organs in drug-free bodybuilders.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cScientists found that eating more than 2.5 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight daily, over twice the standard recommendation, was not linked to enlarged internal organs in drug-free bodybuilders.<\/p>\n Researchers compared three groups of young adults: bodybuilders using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), natural bodybuilders who don\u2019t, and recreationally active participants who served as a control.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n To arrive at these findings, scientists measured the sizes of major organs, looking at two groups: drug-free and enhanced. They discovered that bodybuilders who used performance enhancers were the only group that saw enlarged organs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Eating Extra Protein Won\u2019t Cause Enlarged Organs in \u2018Drug-Free Bodybuilders\u2019 \u00a0<\/h2>\n
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