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Protein for strength, recovery and performance

Start with your daily number, then learn how to spread it across meals and when a shake actually helps.

Read these in order

  1. How much protein do you actually need?
  2. Protein for muscle: how much, and does timing matter?
  3. Can your body only use 30 g of protein per meal?
  4. How to hit your protein target without trying too hard
Protein 101

How much protein do you actually need?

The official minimum is lower than most people need. Here is how to find a daily target that fits your body, your activity and your age.

Reviewed by getproteins Nutrition Team · 2 min read