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Please help, how much protein should i consume per day?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

A minimum of...: The minimum daily requirement is 60 grams per day for an adult. You can ingest up to 1g per pound of body weight if you are engaged in hard exercise!

Answered 7/12/2013

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