Are You Getting Too Much Protein? Here's Why It Matters
Experts explain what happens when you eat more than your muscles need.
By K. Aleisha Fetters, Contributor Aug. 3, 2018, at 12:21 p.m.
The current recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an individual's body mass (or 0.36 grams per pound of body weight).(Getty Images)
Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital.
But how much protein is enough versus too much? The current recommended daily allowance for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an individual's body mass (or 0.36 grams per pound of body weight). However, over the past decade, researchers found that increasing protein intake is even better, says Chad Kerksick, director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/2018-08-03/are-you-getting-too-much-protein-heres-why-it-matters
