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\u2026and why you might want to include them in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which are the <\/span>highest-protein foods<\/b>, and how much <\/span><\/b>protein<\/b><\/a> does each contain? Are they <\/span>healthy<\/b>, and what do they <\/span>provide<\/b>?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is a high-protein diet good for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meeting your <\/span>protein needs<\/b> matters because proteins<\/span> perform essential functions, including <\/span>supporting tissues<\/b>, <\/span>hormone synthesis<\/b> and <\/span>oxygen transport<\/b>, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the day, <\/span>proteins<\/b> undergo continuous <\/span>synthesis and breakdown<\/b>. When <\/span>muscle protein synthesis<\/b> is <\/span>lower than breakdown<\/b>, <\/span>muscle mass is lost<\/b>. Insufficient protein can therefore contribute to muscle loss, probably not your body <\/span>composition goa<\/b>l.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting your <\/span>protein needs<\/b> does not mean eating excessive amounts every day. Once <\/span>requirements<\/b> are covered, simply adding more does not automatically produce extra <\/span>muscle gains<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What matters is <\/span>combining and varying foods<\/b> each day. <\/span>Personalised planning<\/b> should reflect your circumstances and needs, with<\/span> or without <\/span>sports supplements<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How much protein do you need each day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A general range discussed for athletes is <\/span>1.4\u20132.2 grams per kilogram of body weight<\/b>. That is broad, so it needs refining.<\/span><\/p>\n

An individual’s <\/span>protein requirements<\/b> are mainly guided by their <\/span>physical characteristics and goals<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n