How much protein do I need?Updated a day ago

This will be different for everyone.

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day for most sedentary adults.   For example, a 150-pound (68 kg) person would need about 54 grams of protein daily. However, this is a minimum requirement, and protein needs can be higher depending on age, sex, activity level, and health status.

As we age, our protein requirements change.  More and more research is indicating that we need more protein as we get older, especially for women in peri/menopause.  

To ensure we are getting enough protein to help maintain muscle, it is recommended to increase protein intake over the RDA.  

Dr. Haver recommends consuming 1.3 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of lean body weight, and up to 1.8 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram if you participate in regular, strenuous exercise.  This can be daunting to figure out, so we provide a protein calculator to help!

Please keep in mind that it is essential to discuss with your healthcare practitioner supplementing your nutrition and making any updates to your overall nutritional intake.

Please find more information in our blog, The Power of Protein and Resistance Training.