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Please help, how much protein should i have a day?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Minimum -50g!: The daily minimum varies between 50 to 60 grams per day. Athletes can ingest up to 1 gram per pound of body weight. I recommend that everyone get at least sixty, including the elderly!

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Answered 6/17/2013

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