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How much protein powder per day?

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Sarah Achleithner

Studies show that one to two protein powder drinks per day can help offset muscle damage and promote muscle repair after a workout [

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However, how much protein powder per day depends on your body weight, activity level, and fitness goals. According to the RDA, it’s estimated that the average sedentary adult needs at least 0.8 g of protein/kg of body weight/day (g/kg/d), while an active adult should aim for 1.4-2.0 g/kg/d [

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It’s always best to get your protein from dietary sources first, but if you choose to supplement with protein powder, be sure that it’s a

high quality protein powder

and has been third-party tested. Don’t know where to start?

Give Elo Smart Protein a try

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References

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  2. Lonnie, M., Hooker, E., Brunstrom, J. M., Corfe, B. M., Green, M. A., Watson, A. W., Williams, E. A., Stevenson, E. J., Penson, S., & Johnstone, A. M. (2018). Protein for Life: Review of Optimal Protein Intake, Sustainable Dietary Sources and the Effect on Appetite in Ageing Adults. Nutrients, 10(3), 360.

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  3. Campbell, B., Kreider, R. B., Ziegenfuss, T., La Bounty, P., Roberts, M., Burke, D., Landis, J., Lopez, H., & Antonio, J. (2007). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 4, 8.

    https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-4-8

     

It’s always best to get your protein from dietary sources first, but if you choose to supplement with protein powder, be sure that it’s a

high quality protein powder

and has been third-party tested. Don’t know where to start?

Give Elo Smart Protein a try

!

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