Optimal Protein Intake
Gabrielle emphasizes the outdated RDA for protein intake and recommends aiming for 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight to optimize health and muscle protein synthesis. Total protein intake over percentage matters most for metabolic benefits, making 1 gram per pound a solid starting point for designing a diet.In this clip
From this podcast
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
How to Design a Successful Meal Plan
Related Questions
In one of your podcasts, you stated that protein intake should be 1g per pound of body weight. All of the other research I've read states that it should be 1g per kg of body weight. Could you please clarify if the recommended 1g per lb of body weight is for the average person or for athletes?
Should protein intake be 1 gram per pound or kilogram of body weight as discussed in the episodes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity and Protein and Health?
Is it really recommended to consume 1 gram of protein per pound of desired body weight, or should I aim for 1 gram per kilogram based on the insights from the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Protein Intake Insights?