Dr. Alok Chopra Says 0.8 g/kg Protein Suits Most Adults as Over-65s May Need More
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Aug 22
Dr. Alok Chopra Says 0.8 g/kg Protein Suits Most Adults as Over-65s May Need More
1 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Aug 22
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0.8 g/kg/day is a common baseline for healthy adults, Dr. Alok Chopra said, arguing that the "proteinmaxxing" trend is not necessary for most people and that intake should match age, activity, health and goals.
Over-65 adults may need about 1 to 1.2 g/kg/day alongside resistance exercise, while physically active people can require more protein but hit a ceiling where extra intake no longer adds muscle without training stimulus.
Pregnant or breastfeeding adults also need higher protein, Chopra said, but within a balanced, individualized diet rather than a high-protein push.
Children, teenagers and people with kidney disease should not blindly raise protein intake; Chopra said young people usually need a varied diet, while kidney patients should seek medical guidance because needs vary by condition and dialysis status.