17-07-2019, 06:01 AM
(15-08-2012, 02:52 AM)definitelymaybe Wrote:(14-08-2012, 06:56 AM)jiberish Wrote: You wouldn't go over 50grams of protein a day? Why so little. I would suggest 100grams or more. Protein is has a huge variety of uses in the body. From repair, helping with hormones, it can be used for energy and if there is excess it tends to be oxidized rather than stored in the body.
I take 250 grams a day (but I am a guy who goes to the gym 5 days a week)
The guide line to daily intake which is like 60 grams was written like 60 years ago. A more modern guide is 0.8 per pound or 1-1.5 if you do a lot of exercise.
She's not wrong. Especially if we're talking animal protein, not plant protein. Excessive protein in the body is unhealthy because it can cause the body to become acidic (which causes a multitude of health issues), dehydrated, kidney issues, athritis, osteoporiasis, etc, etc.
Protein is essential, but it's always smart to not go overboard on anything.
Tell that to a carnivore
