Every product is hopping on the extra protein train lately. I think I saw potato chips that said they had added protein the other day. A lot of people don’t realize that you can get too much protein and that can be really uncomfortable and painful in your abdomen. Here are some signs that you’re getting too much: dehydration, bloating, headaches, fatigue, kidney stones, constipation, and even halitosis.
If you work out a lot, then yeah, most people go by 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day to help with recovery and to build muscle. The guideline for an average adult is about 1/3 a gram per pound of body weight per day, quite a difference from the athletic recommendation.
Also, plant protein is different than animal based. Protein powders are absorbed quicker and have different affects. I quit taking protein shakes because it was making me crash hard about half an hour after drinking them. There are other factors like age, whether or not you’re a woman who is breast feeding, and menopause.
The National Agricultural Library has a web page for calculating what your protein intake should be. HERE IS THE LINK is you want to see what you need.