Frequently Asked Question

How much protein should I take?

This comes down to your body type/size/weight, and your activity level - along with your intended goal that you're aiming for.

For sedentary adults (those that do little or no exercise) the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of 0.8g of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight is sufficient to maintain muscle mass.

Protein needs increase depending on the duration and intensity of exercise. For example an endurance athlete's requirements may range from 1.2g to 1.4g per kg of body weight. Very active people, strength athletes and those doing resistance training need approximately 1.7-1.8g of protein per kg of body weight. An 80kg male would require 136 grams (80 x 1.7 = 136) of protein daily to maintain existing muscle and achieve further muscle growth.

Horleys do not recommend protein intakes of higher than 2g/kg body weight. It's not so much that intakes above this are dangerous for normal individuals, but rather your body is unable to effectively utilise more than this so you're wasting your time and money.

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