What is the recommended daily protein intake?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been trying to up my protein game for fitness reasons, but I need help with all the information. Can you break down what protein does for the body? How much do I need, and what are the best protein sources available? I am looking to get this right for my health and fitness goals. Any guidance would be helpful.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Protein is found throughout the body, including muscles, bones, skin, hair, and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000 different proteins make you what you are and keep you that way. Protein comprises more than twenty basic building blocks called amino acids. Because we do not store amino acids, our bodies make them in two different ways: either from scratch or by modifying others. However, there are nine amino acids, like histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine, known as the essential amino acids, which must come from food.

The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day or just over 7 grams for every 20 pounds of body weight.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.