No Seriously, How Much Protein Do We Need?

Nutrition For Mortals

How much protein do we need? Seems like a simple enough question, right? Well, in the world of nutrition, few questions are more fraught than this one. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!) as we navigate these treacherous waters and attempt to come out the other side with some useful information for our own lives. #rollininthebeef

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• The nitrogen balance study we discussed

• Protein “requirements” beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health

• Muscle loss is so much more than protein intake..

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