Eating enough protein is essential for preserving muscle. Yet experts say the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein does not reflect the amount required for optimal muscle health. This has important implications for healthy weight loss.
To thrive—not just survive—you may need much more.
Bare Minimum
“The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is the minimum amount needed to prevent deficiency, not the optimal level for health,” Angel Planells, a registered dietitian, told The Epoch Times.
Dietary guidelines suggest that adults eat 0.8 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
However, protein requirements in the United States have not been reassessed since 2005. Some studies suggest that protein recommendations should exceed the RDA for certain adults, including seniors, active people, and those with chronic conditions like obesity or Type 2 diabetes, Kristen Smith, a registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told The Epoch Times....
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