The INSIDER Summary:
• Eating too much protein can cause dehydration and fat gain instead of muscle, and eating too little can lead to poor health.
• It's easy to figure out how much protein you should be eating in a day.
• Convert your weight into kilograms and then multiply that number by 0.8; the resulting number is the number of grams of protein you should be consuming every day.
When eaten in the right amount, protein is a beneficial nutrient.
It helps you stay full during the day and helps to build muscle.
But when you consume more protein than needed, it can start to have adverse effects on your body — so can eating too little.
So how much is just right?
According to Business Insider, there's a simple equation you can use to figure out exactly how much protein you should be taking in on a daily basis.
First, convert your weight into kilograms. In order to do so, take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2. Then multiple your weight in kilos by 0.8. The resulting number is how many grams of protein you should be eating every day.
Consuming more than that amount can lead to dehydration and fat gain instead of muscle gain.
So put down the protein shake and stick to taking in only the protein you actually need.
