Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein
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Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein by Boutayna Chokrane
Unless you’re in a specific at-risk group, most likely, yes. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. People over 65 may require more, closer to 1.2 grams per kilogram, for maintaining muscle mass. But these estimates are meant to prevent deficiency, not necessarily to optimize health. (You can use this protein calculator to determine your daily intake.)
Here’s the link to check your protein intake. I need around 58g daily. But the idea is it varies based on your body type too.
I lost a lot of kilos since the time I used to weight around 90 kilos. Along with fat, I also lost some muscle.
I feel great. The best I have in a long, long time. But I could feel the loss of muscle too. I started taking some protein and felt some muscle come back up in my arms. So I was taking less protein than needed.