Protein Requirements - Underestimated?

britt_j
Tue, 04 Apr 2017 23:13:11 +0000
Food & Diet

Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated. by Elango R, et al; Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2010 Jan;13(1):52-7; doi: 10.1097/MCO.0b013e328332f9b7 >> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19841581

“SUMMARY: The indicator amino acid oxidation-based requirement values of 0.93 and 1.2 g protein/kg/day and the reanalysis of existing nitrogen balance studies are significantly higher than current recommendations. Therefore, there is an urgent need to reassess recommendations for protein intake in adult humans.”

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