This is Harvard Health Publishing, they say I need about 0.8 grams of protein everyday, now, that means I would have to consume about 70 grams of protein everyday (minimum) to stay healthy, now, I live in India and don’t consume that much, but I consider myself pretty healthy.

So, what’s the amount one should realistically be aiming towards? If I were to take 70 grams of protein everyday, what measurable changes can I expect in my life🤔?

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    https://www.dietdoctor.com/food-policy/protein

    2g per kg ideal body weight, look at citation 5 for references

    Not all sources of protein are the same, you need ALL the essential amino acids to actually be able to use protein. Most food protein is based on a nitrogen estimate and not measured amino acids!!! (This is called crude protein)

    A good way to see what food are bioavailable protein is to reference it’s DIAAS score.

    https://www.diaas-calculator.com/

    If you eat your daily target of protein but it’s missing amino acids, your body can’t use it, and you haven’t actually eaten your target protein.

    You could also use a tool like cronometer to map out your food and amino acids as well