Andrew Huberman· PhD
1g of quality protein per lb of bodyweight per day is a good target.
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1g of quality protein per lb of bodyweight per day is a good target.
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The 1g target while keeping total Cal in range comes from the “quality” part.
Current research suggests that most people should be getting about 1 gram per pound of body weight of quality protein per day.
the need to get approximately one gram of highquality protein per pound of body weight each day for optimal nutrition
the need to get approximately 1 gram of highquality protein per pound of body weight each day for optimal nutrition
most of us should be seeking to get about one gram of quality protein per pound of body weight every day