Just read this, and I couldn't agree more. For an average person, they really don't need all that much, unless of course you're constantly working out or are an athlete. There's this over dramatisation in the world right now with protein and its getting scary, with shelves being lined up with protein laden snacks, which could actually be causing more harm than good.
Thank you Somesh for your support. Protein should be adjusted based on need. My biggest concern are for some of the pediatric patients I have where the parents are heavily pushing protein. The kids will be taller but at what risk, given the research we've seen.
Thank you, Kevin. It seems the sources I found based the recommendation on total body weight. Though the most DGA report linked below has it listed as 10-35% of daily calorie needs.
Just read this, and I couldn't agree more. For an average person, they really don't need all that much, unless of course you're constantly working out or are an athlete. There's this over dramatisation in the world right now with protein and its getting scary, with shelves being lined up with protein laden snacks, which could actually be causing more harm than good.
Thank you again for this important reminder.
Thank you Somesh for your support. Protein should be adjusted based on need. My biggest concern are for some of the pediatric patients I have where the parents are heavily pushing protein. The kids will be taller but at what risk, given the research we've seen.
Good article. Please also point out that the protein recommendation is based on your lean body mass not your weight.
If you weigh 600lbs you do not need 163 grams of protein a day ! ( if my math is correct that would be 0.6 grams per kilo )
Otherwise an excellent piece.
Thank you, Kevin. It seems the sources I found based the recommendation on total body weight. Though the most DGA report linked below has it listed as 10-35% of daily calorie needs.
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf