It's time to rethink the protein RDA, which is too low and was based on methods subject to

Well SupportedAn intake of 1.6g/kg of body weight for protein is an ideal target for optimizing muscle protein synthesis during training.

Not SupportedThe current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is too low because it was based on methods that underestimated amino acid losses.

Well SupportedStable isotope tracer studies suggest 1.2g/kg of protein per day is a better estimate for replacing daily amino acid losses.

Partially SupportedProtein is essential for building and maintaining muscles.

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