Protein can raise a lot of questions when it comes to dieting. Here we address a common protein-related question raised by our members – how much protein is too much?
Having more protein than you need isn't a problem in the short term, but having excess protein regularly may result in some digestive issues.
Maximum recommended protein intake is quite personal as it's to do with body weight. The maximum we recommend is 1.8-2.0g/kg body weight. Example: for a 65kg female, this would equate to 117-130g of protein which is 33-37% of a 1,400 calorie diet or 23-26% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is an important nutrient and most people are already eating enough – the main concern is eating too much. This would only be a health worry if someone was to consume excessive quantities for a long period of time – but as we've discussed throughout this challenge, it's far more common for people to not hit their protein targets as it's actually quite difficult to eat very large amounts of protein.
Nutritionist Emma White (ANutr), MSc Human Nutrition is passionate about how food science applies to the human body, and how the nutrients in what we eat affect us and ultimately have an impact on our health.
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