Protein myths busted #shorts #Nutrition2024

Let’s bust some protein myths, coming straight to you from protein researchers and sports dietitians at the American Society of Nutrition conference. Myth: the protein RDA is the max amount of protein you should eat. Wrong! The protein RDA of 0.8g/kg body weight is the minimum to avoid deficiency. For athletes and active adults, better to aim for 1.2-2g/kg. Myth: eating high protein causes kidney problems. This is derived from the fact that patients with renal failure need to eat low protein diets, but consensus guidelines confirm there’s no relationship with eating lots of protein and causing declining kidney function. BUSTED! yth eating high protein makes blood acidic and weakens bones by leaching out calcium. Wrong! Protein consumption does increase calcium absorption from the gut so you do see more calcium in the urine, but protein actually promotes stronger bones. Myth: protein must be eaten within one hour after a workout otherwise benefits are lost. Nope, even consuming protein 24 hours after a workout yields equivalent muscle protein synthesis. BUSTED! That’s what science tastes like.

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