Institute of Human Anatomy on Instagram: "How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? (And Why Eating "Too Much" is Harder Than You Think) Your protein needs depend entirely on your activity level and goals: THE RANGE: 1.0 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight WHO NEEDS THE LOWER END (1g/kg): Sedentary individuals who need protein for basic tissue maintenance, enzyme production, hormone synthesis, and immune function WHO NEEDS THE UPPER END (2-2.2g/kg): Bodybuilders actively building mu

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. on Instagram: "PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS DON’T HAVE TO DIVIDE US • - The data are clear: women and men both should aim to consume approximately 1gram of quality (complete) protein for every pound of lean body mass, per day. Perhaps even a little bit more. - It’s a myth that you can’t assimilate more than 30g of protein per meal. That’s been disproven. Especially if you resistance train, which we now know, everyone should regardless of age. - That means you don’t have to eat 4-6