Most People Don’t Eat Enough Protein to Build Muscle, Shed Fat

Most People Don’t Eat Enough Protein to Build Muscle, Shed Fat
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How much protein do we really need to consume in order to help build muscle and lose body fat? We know that too much or too little daily protein intake is not good, but in general most people aren’t eating enough protein for muscle gain.

A common recommendation is 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or .72 grams per pound of body weight.

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