I have researched about keto diets and protein diets and I was wondering which would be better to do when trying to build muscle. Keto diets allow your body to produce energy much more efficiently, but you can get worn out quickly when doing intense exercise. Protein diets provide you with constant energy, but your body isn't as efficient and some of the protein gets converted to fat.
Is it better to follow a keto diet or a protein diet when trying to build muscle?
Not sure where you got the idea that a keto diet "produces energy more efficiently" but thats not really true. in fact, I would argue that doing a keto diet would negatively impact your energy because the primary fuel source for muscle is glycogen. glycogen is stored within the muscle and its mobilised for ATP production during periods of energy demand. In my experience a nice balanced diet is all you need, provided you are eating sufficient calories during the day. in terms of protein, you should aim for about 1.2 grams of protein per lb of body weight. you could consume more than that but there have been studies that show that any extra protein is expelled from your body.
