Question 1

How much protein should I eat per day?

Accepted Answer

Most experts featured here target 1.2 to 2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight (roughly 0.5 to 1.0 g per pound). Maintenance sits near the lower end; building muscle or losing fat while protecting muscle sits near the higher end, up toward Gabrielle Lyon's roughly 1 g per pound of goal body weight.

Question 2

How much protein per meal?

Accepted Answer

Aim for 30 to 50 g per meal across 3 to 4 meals, enough to clear the leucine threshold that triggers muscle protein synthesis (Gabrielle Lyon, Stuart Phillips).

Question 3

Is a high-protein diet safe?

Accepted Answer

For most healthy people, yes. But higher protein intake is not advised for some kidney conditions. This is general educational information, not medical or nutrition advice; check with a clinician about your own situation.

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