Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How Much Protein Do Women Need? What the Research Says
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 04 2026
Most protein research was built around men, and women inherited numbersthat were never really theirs. Current studies suggest most active womenneed 1.2 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram daily — far above the0.8-gram minimum — with needs climbing in midlife. Here is how much youactually need, by activity and life stage, and how to close the gap.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Signs of Low Protein Intake: 7 Quiet Symptoms to Watch For
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on May 21 2026
Outright protein deficiency is rare in the United States. Sub-optimalprotein intake is common — and the signs are quiet enough to blameon age, stress, or sleep. Here are seven symptoms to watch for, thedaily target most current research supports, and the simplest wayto close the gap.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Protein Outdated?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Apr 30 2026
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (0.8 g/kg) was set as a deficiency floor, not an optimization target. Most active adults benefit from 1.2–1.6 g/kg or more. Here's what the latest research from the ISSN, NHANES, and recent peer-reviewed reviews actually says.
