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I find a huge variation in daily recommended protein intake when I search online and it is quite frustrating. I am going to the gym regularly and trying to build muscle so this has recently become important to me as I don't want to accidentally have a protein deficiency. Currently I use a protein powder and eat a lot of beans and lentils. I usually get 60g at least and I get the full spectrum of amino acids from other parts of my diet. I just do not believe I need double this as is currently recommended by the US government.

Anyone have studies on this? Recommendations for bodybuilding while vegan?

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[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 7 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

USDA says 1.2-1.6g/kg lol

I know its bullshit bc RFK but still. I get something like .7-.8g/kg per day as this was the old USDA standard. Glad to know I'm in the right ballpark. There is a lot of websites that use the 2025 USDA standards and it seems like that was what was confusing me.

[–] CommunistCuddlefish@hexbear.net 4 points 20 hours ago

Lol and sob no wonder you're so confused, now I'm also so confused.