Whey Protein for Body Structure

Protein is the primary macronutrient your body uses to build and repair itself. Without sufficient protein your body will simply not work very well in a structural sense. When you don't have enough dietary protein your body is forced to catabolize (break down) structural proteins like your muscles to use for other needs. It is simply not possible to maintain healthy body structure without adequate protein.

How Much Protein Do You Need?

According to our government an adequate amount of protein is 10 percent of your daily calories (200 calories of a 2,000 calorie diet or 50 grams of protein per day). The same amount is suggested for a 110 pound woman and a 180 pound man. No thought is given to the amount of physical activity or health issues of any one person or to the quality of protein consumed.

A much better way to determine the proper amount of protein needed is to get at least half of your ideal body weight in grams of protein per day. If you have a physically demanding lifestyle (work or exercise) you will need closer to 2/3 of your ideal weight in grams of protein per day. Athletes, overweight individuals, and those recovering from an accident or surgery may need more protein.