How much protein should I be taking for body building?

I've been body building for about 6 months now and I'm not sure how much protein I should be taking. Some people say about 30 grams a day and others say 1 gram / lb of weight. I'm 6'3", 220 lbs with about 18% body fat (and going down). The other thing is when I should be taking the protein? I do take the protein shortly after a workout session, but do I need to take more protein on the off days as well?

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  1. Take 2-3 grams of protein per pound of body-weight. I usually take a protein supplement before I work out and another after I work out with creatine.
  2. 1 gram for each pound of targeted body weight.
  3. You should be getting 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight. Protein consumption should be all day long with about 2.5 hours in between meals. Pre and post workout meals should be the most important. Drink plenty of water in conjunction with eating frequently throughout the day.
  4. you should take 1.5 grams times your body weight daily
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