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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? A UK Guide for Women

How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? A UK Guide for Women

The question we get asked most often. The honest answer is: almost certainly more than you are currently eating — and the official UK recommendations significantly understate what most active women over 30 actually need.The Official RecommendationThe NHS recommends 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day as the Reference Nutrient Intake. For a 65kg woman, that is 48.75g per day. This is the minimum required to prevent deficiency in a sedentary person — not the optimal amount for an active woman trying to maintain muscle mass, manage IBS or support hormonal health.What the Research Actually RecommendsCurrent sports...

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