reanalysis of 1.6-2.2 g/kg/day recommendation

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hey Jordan,

I hope you’re well. I’m wondering if you have any takes on Greg Nuckols’s new article reanalyzing the 1.6-2.2 g/kg/day protein consumption recommendation.

Does it matter? If so, when? Etc.

Thanks,

Andrew

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Not really any “takes” per se’, as I think the data is what it is and can be parsed different ways. Greg did a great job digging into the primary literature and raising concerns over his findings. This is typical of his work and we are lucky to have him as a resource in the space. Unfortunately, I do not think most people will read Greg’s article, but I suspect people will argue about what they think it means.

I am content with our current recommendations regarding protein intake, which are 1.3 to 3.1 g/kg/d. I think some people who are training a lot would benefit from more protein than they’re consuming, though the effects of adding protein to the diet are complex. I do not think increasing protein intake for most people who are exercising would lead to greater muscle gain.

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Thanks for the response, Jordan. That makes complete sense!

Andrew