Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care January 2010 PMID 19841581

Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated.

Rajavel Elango, Mohammad A Humayun, Ronald O Ball, Paul B Pencharz

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Peak: 8 in Jul 2021
across 4 sources since May 2020

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What people are saying

Overall, the group enthusiastically discusses the underestimation of protein needs, referencing new research methods, outdated sources, and the necessity to revise dietary guidelines. The tone ranges from critical to inquisitive, with some users backing their points with scientific evidence, which reinforces a collective push for change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the current protein recommendations are outdated and underestimate actual needs, as evidenced by references to new research and criticism of traditional methods.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show high curiosity and concern, especially with calls for updating dietary guidelines and citing recent advances in research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively critique outdated sources, share additional evidence, and engage in debates about methodology, indicating moderate but meaningful participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions could influence opinions and practices related to nutrition guidelines, though they mainly serve as academic debates at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • Recent research indicates that protein needs for adults may be considerably higher than previously estimated, challenging the current dietary guidelines.
  • The traditional method of determining protein requirements through nitrogen balance studies has been re-evaluated using more accurate two-phase linear regression and a new technique called indicator amino acid oxidation, both of which suggest higher protein needs.
  • As a result, the study recommends urgently updating dietary protein intake guidelines for adults to better reflect these new findings.]

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@RedPillVegan @kevinnbass Here's a re-analysis of the Rand N balance studies (that form the basis of the RDA) in this paper https://t.co/VHaAyPJLMF

Jun 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 56,102 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Contestación top del vegano cuando le muestro que el balance de nitrógeno está mal analizado en los estudios sobre proteína de la EFSA como explican aquí. Con radicales no se puede. Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated https://t.co/YNyROx5CjY https://t.co/nBVIzpRzS4

Jul 15, 2021 · 6 likes · 5,937 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatya · X

@SavyasanchiSha5 @gowri_rock @ProgramErgoSum We need more than rda. Not sure if you are even informed or not https://t.co/N6X7jqhDmx

Feb 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 99,683 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

@ancelkeyslegacy @raulmartin_n De la EFSA del 2012? Sí. Pero esa recomendación está desactualizada y tiene muchos peros. Por ejemplo, los estudios que utiliza para el balance de nitrógeno están mal analizados. Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated https://t.co/YNyROx5CjY

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,937 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@dribnet @DegenRolf https://t.co/RCS6h9rQUU

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 557 followers View post →
Alexis
@alexios_fr · X

CSN #13 : L'apport journalier en protéines (animales/végétales) doit être compris entre 0.91g/kg et 0.99g/kg de poids de corps. Pour un homme adulte très sportif ce chiffre peut monter jusqu'à 1.8-2g/kg. Trop n'atteignent pas la moitié de ces valeurs... https://t.co/wVXyW4auzK

Jul 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 123 followers View post →

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Jacob Coffman
@JakeC0ffman · X

While pushing the old | outdated RDA protein recommendation @nntaleb still won’t acknowledge nitrogen balance is an outdated way to calculate protein needs. Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated - PubMed https://t.co/RPaWgdYFHm Indicator https://t.co/S3OVqVjZSm

Jun 24, 2025 · 1 like · 368 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatya · X

@SavyasanchiSha5 @gowri_rock @ProgramErgoSum We need more than rda. Not sure if you are even informed or not https://t.co/N6X7jqhDmx

Feb 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 99,683 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatya · X

@nihardesai7 @runwithrahul https://t.co/N6X7jqibc5 https://t.co/nJaphbUiC4 https://t.co/iJcJen545M My sources are these. Let me know.

Feb 27, 2024 · 1 like · 99,683 followers View post →
Marcos-FitRebelde
@FITrebelde · X

@FranJ_Vila Ni para mantener, hay muchos estudios sobre el tema: https://t.co/pN8MioiLEl https://t.co/PrvHrzjn2v

May 29, 2023 · 98,873 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

@NanciGuestRDPhD @JackNorrisRD @ScepticalDoctor @Alecsplaining @TheVeganRD @JohnG_UK @JackNorrisRD. The IoM document you use is from 2005, since then there have been many advances in research on the subject. E.g., the well-founded criticism made in 2010 of the RDA values, which although you name it later, it seems that you forget. 1/n https://t.co/YNyROx5CjY

Aug 8, 2022 · 5,937 followers View post →
Alexis
@alexios_fr · X

CSN #13 : L'apport journalier en protéines (animales/végétales) doit être compris entre 0.91g/kg et 0.99g/kg de poids de corps. Pour un homme adulte très sportif ce chiffre peut monter jusqu'à 1.8-2g/kg. Trop n'atteignent pas la moitié de ces valeurs... https://t.co/wVXyW4auzK

Jul 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 123 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatya · X

@AnayMishra6 @DrHarshit5 @abhi_ch26 https://t.co/1uJEDPcXkU here is my evidence. A medical student like you should not rely on anecdotes

Sep 8, 2021 · 99,683 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Contestación top del vegano cuando le muestro que el balance de nitrógeno está mal analizado en los estudios sobre proteína de la EFSA como explican aquí. Con radicales no se puede. Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated https://t.co/YNyROx5CjY https://t.co/nBVIzpRzS4

Jul 15, 2021 · 6 likes · 5,937 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

@ancelkeyslegacy @raulmartin_n De la EFSA del 2012? Sí. Pero esa recomendación está desactualizada y tiene muchos peros. Por ejemplo, los estudios que utiliza para el balance de nitrógeno están mal analizados. Evidence that protein requirements have been significantly underestimated https://t.co/YNyROx5CjY

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,937 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@RedPillVegan @kevinnbass Here's a re-analysis of the Rand N balance studies (that form the basis of the RDA) in this paper https://t.co/VHaAyPJLMF

Jun 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 56,102 followers View post →
Ben Pelletier
@bpbone · X

@DanSnowden @Ware52 @_jalisquito @tednaiman https://t.co/gZcaSQsRPn

Feb 4, 2021 · 78 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@dribnet @DegenRolf https://t.co/RCS6h9rQUU

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 557 followers View post →
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