How much daily protein?

Anyone know where to figure this out? TIA!

I think it's a gram of protein for every lb of body weight per day..

I usually get around 140 grams on a 2,000 calorie day; it fits in my percentages and it helps me stay full. Even on days when I don't eat meat, I still get equal or more amounts of protein.

One day, back when I was recovering, I had 230 grams. I doubt anyone should try this though, since too much protein can do kidney damage...if I'm correct.

Original Post by zebulancherry:

I usually get around 140 grams on a 2,000 calorie day; it fits in my percentages and it helps me stay full. Even on days when I don't eat meat, I still get equal or more amounts of protein.

One day, back when I was recovering, I had 230 grams. I doubt anyone should try this though, since too much protein can do kidney damage...if I'm correct.

Excess protein probably won't cause kidney damage unless you already have a kidney problem. I routinely push the 200g mark and I'm fine. Some bodybuilders pull in 400g+ of protein a day without any health problems.

I recently read somewhere where it is around 1 gram for every 3-4 lbs of body weight.

Original Post by slcovie:

I recently read somewhere where it is around 1 gram for every 3-4 lbs of body weight.

 That's the bare minimum for someone who lies in bed all day.

1.2 per kg is a recommended minimum. (ie total weight in lbs div by 2.2 multiplied by 1.2) I've also heard x1.4

1g per lb is good for slowly putting on muscle. I did this during the holidays at maintenance, and it worked well for me.  Mind you, if putting on muscles is your goal, this is low.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/p rotein.html

 

this says .8 per lb, But personaly I think that is the Barest of minimumes... 1.2 or 1.4 for active and muscle building sounds good to me.

 

This is a great article!

lilsmiter- The article says .8 g per kilogram, not pound.

That is .8 g per 2.2 pounds.