Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

    Protein snacks and supplements are popular, but unless you're an extreme athlete or recovering from an injury, you may already get enough protein in your diet. Here's how to tell how much you need.
    by Patti Neighmond Dec 03, 2018 4 minutes
    Unless you're an extreme athlete, recovering from an injury, or over 60, you probably only need 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. And you probably already get that in your food without adding pills, bars, or powders.

    The marketing is enticing: Get stronger muscles and healthier bodies with minimal effort by adding protein powder to your morning shake or juice drink. Or grab a protein bar at lunch or for a quick snack. Today, you can find protein supplements everywhere — online, at the pharmacy, grocery store, or health food store. They come in powders, pills, and bars.

    With more than $12 billion in sales this year, the industry is booming and, according to the market research company, Grand View Research, is on track to sell billions more by 2025. But do we really need all this supplemental protein? It depends. There are pros, cons and some ho-hums to consider.

    For starters, protein is critical for every cell in our body. It with Johns Hopkins McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine.

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min read
    Tornadoes Tear Through The Southeastern U.S. As Storms Leave 3 Dead
    Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after deadly storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail.
    NPR6 min read
    A New Face, And New Chapter, In R&B's Unstoppable Rap Makeover
    Dallas singer 4batz rose from obscurity to a breathlessly awaited debut in barely a year — but his arrival is part of a tense exchange between hip-hop and R&B more than a decade in the making.
    NPR3 min read
    FTX Says It Will Return Money To Most Of Its Customers
    FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that.

    Related