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How Much Protein Do You Really Need? What the Evidence Shows

Protein needs for resistance-trained individuals are well studied, and the evidence points to a clear, unglamorous range — well short of the amounts often marketed by supplement brands. Here's what a landmark meta-analysis actually found.

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DeloadHQJuly 21, 2026·2 min read

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