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The Vital Role of Protein in the Human Body

The importance of protein in the human body cannot be overstated. While plants are primarily made of carbohydrates, the human body is mostly made of water, fat, and protein. Regardless of body shape, the human body typically consists of 45-70% water, 14-16% protein, and 18-31% fat, including essential fat (3-12%) and storage fat.1 This means […]

Debunking Common Protein Myths: What You Really Need to Know

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Myth #1: We need a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight daily. As with many guidelines about nutrient intake, this often-repeated claim that every person needs one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight each day lacks nuance and precision. The “1 gram per pound” rule is an oversimplification and doesn’t account for personalized

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