Why is protein important?

Dr. Jens Pohl: “There is a new guideline to prevent too little or too much. Too much protein can overload the body, even damage the kidneys.

Too little protein intake during training prevents muscle building. 1.6 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended. If you reduce calories at the same time (i.e. reduce fat and carbohydrates in this case), you can consume up to 2.4 g per day. However, more does not seem to make sense. This recommendation now also applies to endurance athletes and not just to strength training (Quelle).”

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