05/27/2026
How much protein do you need? ๐ฅฉ
Well, the daily recommended intake for protein is 0.8g/kg of bodyweight. However, this information is not likely to be sufficient for the optimal health outcomes.
There are different recommendations depending on your chosen sport or exercise and your age. ๐ฅ
๐ฆต๐ชStrength athletes should consume between 1.6 and 2.2g/kg of bodyweight of protein daily. The upper end of the range is extra important for those who are in a caloric deficit or โcutting.โ ๐ง
Runners can need up to 1.7g/kg of bodyweight in order to maintain lean muscle mass. ๐
Older adults ๐ง need more protein than the daily recommended intake to help prevent the loss of muscle mass due to aging. These individuals should eat at least 1g/kg of bodyweight with a good goal of trying to consume 1.6g/kg of bodyweight of protein for the long term.
How much protein do you eat?
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