The recommended target for protein intake increased from 0.8 g/kg/day to 1.2-1.6 g/kg/day in 2026. Individual protein requirements vary by age, sex, and physical activity.
One of the most tried and true ways to build muscle and drop body fat is by eating more protein. But how much is enough—and how much is overkill? Some lifters swear by a gram per pound of body weight, ...