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80-120g of protein per day is on the high end of the spectrum, the minimum values are typically given as 46g for women, 56g for me[1] (unless you are a competit
by blacksmith_tb 10y ago
80-120g of protein per day is on the high end of the spectrum, the minimum values are typically given as 46g for women, 56g for me[1] (unless you are a competitive athlete). Not to mention that switching away from animal protein sources is potentially a good idea[2]...
1: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/usda-protein-requirements-grams-8619.html http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/usda-protein-requirements-gr...
2: http://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/plant-protein-may-decrease-risk-of-death http://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/plant-protein-...
- tracker1 10y agoMore recent research is indicating that much higher minimums are needed in order to not lose too much lean muscle.