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Protein Intake for Muscle: What the Studies Actually Show
Research Explained October 12, 2026 Adarsh Gupta

Protein Intake for Muscle: What the Studies Actually Show

Protein intake for muscle sits above the 0.8 g/kg RDA for many adults who lift. What trials support, how to eat it from food, and when a shake is optional.

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