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How much protein can your body absorb?
Research shows your body can absorb 91-95% of protein when consumed in moderate doses (10-50 g), with animal protein having a slightly higher absorption rate than plant protein [1]. Depending on the protein source, your body can absorb between 5-10...
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How much protein in egg whites?
Here is how much protein is in egg whites, according to data from the USDA [1]: 1 large (33 g) egg: 3.6 g of protein from egg whites 1 cup (220 g) of egg whites: 26 g of protein While...
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What happens if you eat too much protein?
If you eat too much protein, you can experience weight gain, kidney damage, increased fluid needs, and an increased risk of heart disease. Protein needs vary from person to person; however, research shows intakes of 1-2 g of protein/kg of body...
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How much protein do I need a day?
According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), you need at least 0.8 g of protein/kg of body weight/day to meet the body’s most basic nutritional needs [1]. If you are active, you need more protein to support the demands of training...
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Is an avocado a good source of protein?
While avocados contain more protein than most other fruits, an avocado is not considered a good source of protein. According to the Food and Drug Association (FDA), a typical serving of a food must provide between 10-19% of the daily recommended...
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How much protein should you eat a day?
According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), the average sedentary adult should eat at least 0.8 g of protein/kg of body weight/day, though a growing body of evidence suggests protein intakes need to be at least 1.0 g/kg/day [1, 2]. However,...
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When combined with a healthy diet, protein shakes are a convenient and cost-efficient way to boost protein intake and meet your nutrient needs. If your goal is muscle repair and recovery, you should drink protein shakes within two hours of...
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How many protein shakes a day?
How many protein shakes you need per day depends on your protein needs, as this varies with age and can increase significantly with physical activity, injury, and/or illness. While you can get adequate amounts of protein through diet, protein powder...
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How much protein in chicken breast?
There is 31 g of protein in a 100 g serving of cooked chicken breast [1]. Chicken breast contains the most protein of all meat, followed closely by turkey breast. References: FoodData Central. (n.d.). U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved April...