How Much Protein You REALLY Need → Daily Protein Intake

Find out how much protein you really need and calculate your daily protein intake!

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If you're interested in building muscle and losing fat, knowing how much protein we need per day is extremely important. However, there are a lot of myths out there about the ideal protein intake for beginners. In this video, we will help you sort the myths from the facts to find out your recommended protein intake depending on your goals.

Our body uses protein to function and to repair itself. We need protein every day to stay healthy and keep our body functioning properly.

What is the ideal amount of protein needed to lose weight? How much protein do we need per day for muscle growth? Research has shown that the optimal protein intake remains the same, whether you are trying to lose weight or gain muscle.

CALCULATE Your Optimal Daily Protein Intake
(1.6) x (Your Weight in kgs) = grams of protein
(0.73) x (Your Weight in lbs) = grams of protein

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**Disclaimer: This information is for reference purposes ONLY and cannot replace personal information you can and should discuss with your Doctor. If you have any concerns about your health, you should see your Doctor immediately. Results vary by individual, so we do not guarantee you will get the same results as any shown here or on our website

[erik]

This video rules. Thank you for breaking it down and simplifying. May the protein be with you👊

[hanzlailyas]

Thank you for an amazing video, this increased my knowledge and will help me maintain the amount protein i need in the future.

[harrymurphy]

I've been trying to figure out my macros lately, so this video was really helpful!

[cashcow]

Im glad this video actually made sense, thank you for setting these choochs straight on the protein needed,

[emalynsantos]

I never realized that I just need a certain amount of protein intake daily. Im just eating it whenever I feel like eating it. I'm been trying to be fit and healthy but Im just going on with my usual routine and measuring protein intake is not one of those. Thanks for the very informative video Dr. A!

[malcolmmetty]

the amount of protein that people consume daily widely varies, having an insightful scientific backed guide on the optimum levels of required daily protein is a game changer, excellent surprising video.

[achupika]

Thanks for making a video on this! I didn't know how much protein you really needed!

[BluffMunkey]

My favourite thing about eating 150g protein per day is never having to poop again.

[mdjhossain]

I've been trying to figure out my macros lately. Great information and I always learn so much from your channel. Thanks for sharing this information.

[alicepalace]

Thanks so much for explaining how important protein is. I never knew how crucial it was to calculate my daily protein, but I will definitely start doing it! Thanks for sharing!

[jasonl]

You really posted the video at the best time. I just started working out because of being bored in quarantine. Thank you for this video

[yotomrotom]

This video was really helpful and informative! Thanks! :)

[arinicholson]

Great break down of all the main points, I'll definitely use this to fine tune my protein intake.Thanks so much for explaining how important protein is. I never knew how crucial it was to calculate my daily protein, but I will definitely start doing it! Thanks for sharing!

[russellfritsche]

Calculating your protein in a day is quite struggle for me. thank you for this videos. it helps a lot. Now i can control the protein I take everyday.

[Patrickaburg]

Thank you for breaking it down and simplifying. May the protein be with you. Thanks for the very informative video Dr. A!

[ShurikGi]

If I haven't missed it thru the video, the calculation is for mass of lean body weight, not what you see on the scale ....

[tonylars]

Appreciate you sharing this with us, exactly what I needed to find out :)

[azstudio]

Wow. Thanks for share this videos with us.. I've been trying to figure out my macros lately, so this video was really helpful. and also worked

[frankdiaz]

Informative video about proteins for daily intake. It helps because I didn't know until now. Thanks.

[jbird]

This video about how much protein you really need was great! I learned a lot new things and definitely recommend checking it out.