Food Funct March 2016 PMID 26797090

Dietary protein intake and human health.

Guoyao Wu

Mentions

222
Peak: 6 in Feb 2023
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

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What people are saying

This set of discussions demonstrates a range of responses to the article, from warnings about risks associated with high protein intake, as seen in posts mentioning kidney damage and toxicity, to suggestions that higher intakes like 1.6-2g/kg may be safe or even necessary, with language varying from cautionary to advocacy. Differences in tone, such as concern versus support for higher consumption levels, reflect ongoing debates and the complexity of translating scientific findings into practical guidelines.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions; some posts emphasize caution regarding high protein intake, while others suggest that certain levels are safe or beneficial.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts indicate moderate interest, with some actively debating details like upper limits and individual needs, but few express deep curiosity beyond nutritional concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific research, safety concerns, and practical applications, signaling moderate engagement with the scientific content.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts collectively highlight ongoing debates and considerations about optimal protein levels, suggesting some influence on public understanding and dietary choices.

Abstract in brief

  • Dietary protein is made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which are broken down by enzymes in the gut into smaller units like amino acids and peptides that can be absorbed or used by bacteria.
  • Undernutrition of protein can lead to health problems such as stunting, anemia, weakness, edema, vascular issues, and weakened immunity, while recommended daily intake varies based on activity level, ranging from 0.8 g to 1.6 g per kg of body weight.
  • The quality and amount of protein consumed are crucial for health; high-quality animal proteins like meat and milk are vital for growth, development, and reducing health risks, but excessive intake (over 2 g per kg body weight) can cause health issues.]

Top posts

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まつざき【分子栄養学カウンセラー】
@s_matuzaki · X

ちなみに、たんぱく質摂取量の根拠はこちらの論文となりますので、気になる方は読んでみてください。 https://t.co/btLnGr7YPo

Apr 21, 2021 · 24 likes · 56,415 followers View post →
Yogesh Dixit
@eatRightMonk · X

How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 23 likes · 4 shares · 2,444 followers View post →
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

@NilambuSyam https://t.co/zDRQMF5f6P

Dec 1, 2023 · 14 likes · 1 share · 98,808 followers View post →
fm
@fm_tsukuba · X

ちょろっと探してみたところ、こんな論文出ていました。上限は一日3.5g/kg体重で、やはり慢性的には2gを超えないことを推奨している。しかし、活発に運動する人は1.6 gはとったほうがよいとのことなので1.6-2g/kg体重というナローレンジに調整しろとおっしゃっている(笑)https://t.co/NhLvImWZpN

Jan 30, 2019 · 9 likes · 2,436 followers View post →
Dr. Atilla Özmumcu
@AtillaOzmumcu · X

@Lossewia Genel geçer kaidelerdir bu Sayın Els, Beni yormasanız çok sevinirim; 1) https://t.co/eXEIPO8Kqh 2) https://t.co/B2TWI4XIgP Bir de metaanaliz koyayım; https://t.co/etNQ8RYZ6N

Jun 11, 2025 · 6 likes · 88,395 followers View post →
funyun princess
@willactuallycry · X

@sailaunderscore its g/kg https://t.co/GHCLpcklYN

Feb 18, 2025 · 5 likes · 128 followers View post →

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Amātra
@AmatraTuriya · X

@LifeMathMoney Why do you want to give renal and vascular abnormalities to people? https://t.co/QqDVXUiZRn https://t.co/y22L3DT6jP

Nov 2, 2025 · 1 like · 209 followers View post →
Салтівське поле
@lysostep · X

@ms_sunmari @Henrietta____ Chronic high protein intake (>2 g per kg BW per day for adults) may result in digestive, renal, and vascular abnormalities and should be avoided. але справа ваша, можна і по 40 яєць їсти https://t.co/m7JvUMYCUs

Oct 10, 2025 · 1 like · 77 followers View post →
Animesh
@animeshagrawal · X

@DhruvMundhraYT Go through it yourself https://t.co/T4NJ1HuznS Then try to look for counterviews and counter-evidence yourself. That is what defines science in its truest sense - not getting trapped in echo chambers.

Oct 9, 2025 · 98 followers View post →
simplylifting
@simplylifting · X

https://t.co/E8eVL04ef5 https://t.co/A44I8HeUla https://t.co/CtcUs7YPtL https://t.co/SwaacTpx4l

Oct 9, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
muwahhid(monotheist)
@harischeamdilah · X

RT @Haziqmahmur90an: beef liver sangat bagus untuk tumbesaran kanak2. Now kerepek beef liver when? @RealSunBros Sumber: 1. Wu, G. (2016).…

Jun 26, 2025 · 1 share · 541 followers View post →
haziq jual ayam tak cucuk
@Haziqmahmur90an · X

beef liver sangat bagus untuk tumbesaran kanak2. Now kerepek beef liver when? @RealSunBros Sumber: 1. Wu, G. (2016). Dietary protein intake and human health. Food & Function. 2. Zeisel, S. H., & da Costa, K.-A. (2009). Choline: an essential nutrient for public health.

Jun 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,641 followers View post →
המקדשיסט
@Ha_Mikdashist · X

@Sealmochiko @orchoock https://t.co/GDJ8GLH4ay https://t.co/NHTvCrShsv https://t.co/Yrgi2Q9wkD

Jun 24, 2025 · 1 like · 706 followers View post →
Dr. Atilla Özmumcu
@AtillaOzmumcu · X

@Lossewia Genel geçer kaidelerdir bu Sayın Els, Beni yormasanız çok sevinirim; 1) https://t.co/eXEIPO8Kqh 2) https://t.co/B2TWI4XIgP Bir de metaanaliz koyayım; https://t.co/etNQ8RYZ6N

Jun 11, 2025 · 6 likes · 88,395 followers View post →
David RJ Liang
@DavidRJLiang1 · X

@lazulcapital ~0.8-1.6 per kg of bodyweight is more than enough. No additional benefit to eat 1.6g/kg of bodyweight, but there is no academic study drawbacks for overconsumption. Additional most find it helpful and more satiating to eat proteins vs simple carbs. https://t.co/2CUQDUp4Q6

Jun 9, 2025 · 722 followers View post →
funyun princess
@willactuallycry · X

@sailaunderscore its g/kg https://t.co/GHCLpcklYN

Feb 18, 2025 · 5 likes · 128 followers View post →
Edmund Nelson
@UssGordoncap · X

@VivaLongevity @GardnerPhD Mostly true, though he does mention the notable rare exception of people who do resistance training, I think a lot of the high protein recs come from papers like this https://t.co/HbQXfKcLXl. Mostly about high resistance training maybe we should rec resistence training instead

Dec 17, 2024 · 1 like · 55 followers View post →
banana summer
@borealpotry · X

@AbsForDays123 @goal0x https://t.co/SDvOAxs8Uu this research says people shouldn't pass 2g protein per kg in their bw because it causes a lot of irritation inside the body

Sep 19, 2024 · 1 like · 423 followers View post →
Priya Nagwani
@priya_nagwani · X

@sibalsahab @shahnutrition @wholetruthfood @mackinprof Yes it depends on the individual. But the idea is to provide general guidelines for the mass and this NIH study suggests chronic high protein intake (>2 g/kg body wt) may impact kidneys. https://t.co/9sRH1rJyom

Apr 14, 2024 · 1 like · 12,647 followers View post →
Shah Fahad
@shahnutrition · X

@priya_nagwani @wholetruthfood @mackinprof I believe you should re read the entire review specially the safety piece. there is no upper limit is defined in healthy adults. Even 4.4g/kg Protein intake tolerated by most adults in the study. https://t.co/u7LuetfV5z https://t.co/ZrjTHpGnsc

Apr 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 1,096 followers View post →
Krishnan S
@krishnanconsult · X

RT @Tksrajan: Recommends 1.6 gm/kg for active individuals.Also recommends high quality protein intake from dairy and lean meat. Those on p…

Feb 23, 2024 · 1 share · 454 followers View post →
Sundar Krishnamachari
@Tksrajan · X

Recommends 1.6 gm/kg for active individuals.Also recommends high quality protein intake from dairy and lean meat. Those on plant based diet should divide this value by the biological value of the source to get adequate amounts of protein. https://t.co/I3T0opi7jY.

Feb 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 315 followers View post →
Mind Owl Codex
@RandomMDdoc · X

@saaiyer https://t.co/CNiB1Mk0Na I said ideal requirement Amount of protein will increase according to the person and their work

Feb 16, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Priya Nagwani
@priya_nagwani · X

@ab_testing53 https://t.co/9sRH1rJyom

Jan 30, 2024 · 12,647 followers View post →
Shane
@Shane2046_ · X

@sophrosynee_ @Dreadful4Tymes Let’s start reading https://t.co/CqQVesSsAY https://t.co/BpCss6n4XG

Dec 22, 2023 · 471 followers View post →
Shane
@Shane2046_ · X

@sophrosynee_ @Dreadful4Tymes https://t.co/CqQVesSsAY

Dec 22, 2023 · 471 followers View post →
eagleeye192020 Proud Hindu &Indian-Modi Ka Parivar
@eagleeye192020 · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: @NilambuSyam https://t.co/zDRQMF5f6P

Dec 1, 2023 · 1 share · 1,420 followers View post →
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

@NilambuSyam https://t.co/zDRQMF5f6P

Dec 1, 2023 · 14 likes · 1 share · 98,808 followers View post →
anon
@kys221_account · X

@angryoldman27 https://t.co/76OOiyl5Pp but idk if u consider this seriously, if ur lifting weights hard in the gym, its better to stick to the higher side of requirements. proteins are hard to digest, i will not feel hungry the full day eating chicken 250g of chicken. carbs make u hungry soon

Oct 18, 2023 · 39 followers View post →
Caporal_fr
@caporal_fr · X

@Doc_Rogno @JRochedy Tiens donc c'est également mon métier ! Et qui a parlé de supplémentation ? Ce serait également un gros sujet mais apparemment vous n'avez pas les compétences pour en parler. Voilà un article pour étayer mes propos. Il en existe une multitude de ce genre. https://t.co/XuMub5XhVn

Aug 19, 2023 · 57 followers View post →
Ben Raho
@BenAntRaho · X

@ArminWolf @damitatweets @a_sator Hier ist die Quelle. Und @damitatweets hat recht. Gerade bei Menschen +50 ist das gesundheitliche Risiko bei zuwenig Eiweiß deutlich höher als bei zu viel. https://t.co/bvUGO0KR1P.

Aug 9, 2023 · 4 likes · 3,184 followers View post →
Nikolai Kristensen
@Kristensen_DK · X

@OuranosMK @medsiri @bryan_johnson 2gm pr. kg body weight pr. day, should be safe - even more for some. 3.5 gm pr kg body weight pr. day seems to be the upper limit. https://t.co/KpWID6jQor

Jun 15, 2023 · 1 like · 58 followers View post →
SHIFTED
@ShiftedStrong · X

Tip #3: Track Your Protein Intake https://t.co/zwd21h3ojK

Jun 3, 2023 · 881 followers View post →
Guoyao Wu
@GuoyaoWu · X

Dietary protein intake and human health - now published in Food & Function https://t.co/CXrM0jKHaB

Feb 27, 2023 · 10 followers View post →
Prashant Tiwari
@prashant_16009 · X

RT @eatRightMonk: How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 324 followers View post →
RAHUL CHOUDHARY
@rahulsp11471 · X

RT @eatRightMonk: How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,293 followers View post →
Dipanshu Kabra
@ipskabra · X

RT @eatRightMonk: How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 225,309 followers View post →
Ankurjyoti Bordoloi
@Ankur_J_Bordolo · X

RT @eatRightMonk: How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 229 followers View post →
Yogesh Dixit
@eatRightMonk · X

How much Protein(P) to consume? Clichéd but need to post this periodically owing to myths

Feb 16, 2023 · 23 likes · 4 shares · 2,444 followers View post →
Getting Poorer and Poorer
@PintosNPotatoes · X

I wonder how well laboratory created proteins are accepted in the rest of the world. "...adequate consumption of high-quality proteins from animal products (e.g., lean meat and milk) is essential for optimal growth, development, and health of humans." https://t.co/Ilk6Jcghrx

Jan 28, 2023 · 38 followers View post →
PATRYK
@__cski · X

@skazer149 @ElijahSchaffer yeah, thats based on old knowledge. Unless you consume plant protein, which has less than ideal amino acid profile, 1,6g is enough. https://t.co/G2hV6reRsu

Nov 12, 2022 · 1,134 followers View post →
Travis Ladwig
@TravisLadwig · X

https://t.co/aVJZDM5RXN

Nov 12, 2022 · 16 followers View post →
Galih.Fanani
@GhylaGalih · X

@satunovember @ramazenn @em_kazwini @adipatikleine @bayuabdul23 @Ysrdjaya @freekonsultasi @drimm_ https://t.co/rG7VK0wJkC. di jurnal ini malah sampe 1,6 gr/kg berat badan malah direkomendasikan, 2 gr/kg berat badan yg baru perlu hati2, kecuali klo bentuk otot bisa sampe 3,5 gr/kg berat badan

Sep 26, 2022 · 333 followers View post →
Babymercy
@bbymrcy · X

@RealBrysonGray @ZubyMusic https://t.co/VOKeyGB0xP a simple abstract of the literature

Sep 7, 2022 · 181 followers View post →
персональный тренер математических моделей
@QuantStrength · X

@funny_golliwog Я не просто так написал «здоровых») Этой древней позиции до сих пор кстати учат и в европейских вузах, хотя она давно опровергнута на уровне мета-анализов Почки отвалятся у людей с соответствующими болезнями. Для здоровых людей никаких проблем не будет https://t.co/qWT2GgjJbZ

Aug 1, 2022 · 2 likes · 7,479 followers View post →
NSD4
@NicholasDercks · X

@YrBittrEx @talene @Lizzielohan @laurahelmuth As hominem - shocker. Read what she posted and then apply some basic thought and you’ll see it doesn’t contradict anything I said. It’s also a bit vague, so try reading this one or many others published under the same criteria. https://t.co/XRC1DvvS95

Jul 29, 2022 · 43 followers View post →
southern.Belle
@Love_Kindness_2 · X

@tednaiman @hu43279853 You need to speak with nephrologists/cardiologists and learn what they are seeing first hand in the clinic in patients following this diet before you cavalierly dismiss science. https://t.co/QjkTUXGTRs

Jul 2, 2022 · 3,457 followers View post →
Methi
@MasalaFry69 · X

@TheRealTrekine @danereeed @MrSollozzo Here's another https://t.co/NlZS6YG2nJ

Jun 10, 2022 · 6,726 followers View post →
Bhansali
@bhibatsam · X

@Yagnasai1995 @geetmh fr example this research article: https://t.co/Umlb6Paj7N https://t.co/rttNnl68fJ

Apr 13, 2022 · 3,044 followers View post →
FittrwithKJ | Kapil Jadhav
@Fittrwithkj · X

@FarhanGagroo @bonthu_hardik 1. https://t.co/DaKmP0nCjC 2. https://t.co/m5XESAvDhw ( you may skip to point 7.3. Safe upper limits of dietary protein intake by adults )

Apr 12, 2022 · 1 like · 7,745 followers View post →
Vin
@Vin98452570 · X

@djegovsky @JFrncjr @bbcbrasil Há diversos artigos corroborando esses dados, se quiser um para ler tem aqui: https://t.co/SNuHFGPcvQ É só pesquisar em algum indexador de artigos científicos que você acha mais um monte corroborando isso. Você por acaso tem alguma fonte para afirmar que é tudo mentira?

Aug 22, 2021 · 14 followers View post →
Hábitos 5 punto 0
@Habitos5punto0 · X

@JorgerojasEd Cada vez hay más voces a favor de aumentar la recomendación de 0,8g/Kg, especialmente en personas activas y además hacerlo con la edad para combatir sarcopenia. Se estima que se está por encima pero lejos del seguro 2g/kg https://t.co/hJSKjwNJMk https://t.co/VAdGaZxKfu

Jul 29, 2021 · 33,609 followers View post →
neoalley
@TheNeoalley · X

@DmitryReborn [One source: https://t.co/Z8GL9FBGom] https://t.co/puQqcLc9G2

Jul 11, 2021 · 1 like · 74 followers View post →
Kids and Science Mom
@mike_cat_neco · X

タンパク質は一日あたり体重1kgあたり1.6gが最適。一日あたり体重1kgあたり0.8g以下 or 2.0g 以上はどちらも病気になるリスク上がる 引用論文:Dietary protein intake and human health PMID: 26797090

Jun 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 380 followers View post →
G. Hak.
@G11911 · X

https://t.co/XeA2C1VTaJ

Apr 29, 2021 · 636 followers View post →
まつざき【分子栄養学カウンセラー】
@s_matuzaki · X

ちなみに、たんぱく質摂取量の根拠はこちらの論文となりますので、気になる方は読んでみてください。 https://t.co/btLnGr7YPo

Apr 21, 2021 · 24 likes · 56,415 followers View post →
Kapadokkia
@Kapadokkia · X

@gg_trainer Dejo ésto de Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de EEUU y espero tus fuentes. https://t.co/pmGXek96Mg https://t.co/4Vqdb1LwAx

Feb 20, 2021 · 297 followers View post →
Dr. Brian Mowll
@drmowll · X

@tednaiman @NikkiW_84 50-60% of what? I think it’s more valuable to think in terms of g/kg. This paper states an upper limit of 3.5 g/kg. https://t.co/Wynly6o7dk

Feb 13, 2021 · 1,288 followers View post →
ハナザップ
@hanazap_muscle · X

逆に高タンパク摂取によって脂肪肝の減少を示唆する論文もある https://t.co/FLdaHlI7oe 更にここで参照されているシステマティックレビューや実験によれば、健康な人の腸、肝臓、腎臓、または心血管の機能障害の証拠はないとされている https://t.co/gujvZniEDo https://t.co/rzrYfhR2P1 (4/n)

Feb 11, 2021 · 470 followers View post →
(((JReuben1)))
@jreuben1 · X

Dietary protein intake and human health https://t.co/5Vf2d1umu3

Apr 5, 2019 · 1,971 followers View post →
poneet ( 名前 : ポ )( 大人大学生)
@poneet · X

@DrAndrewSamis Hello Dr. Samis. 1) There are many inputs to the Krebs cycle. Are there concerns over deamination from excess protein intake? Recommended intakes: doi: 10.1039/c5fo01530h ISBN:9241209356 2) Refined sugars are plant derived and a problem. 3) Mammalian steroid hormones in meats?

Feb 7, 2019 · 139 followers View post →
fm
@fm_tsukuba · X

ちょろっと探してみたところ、こんな論文出ていました。上限は一日3.5g/kg体重で、やはり慢性的には2gを超えないことを推奨している。しかし、活発に運動する人は1.6 gはとったほうがよいとのことなので1.6-2g/kg体重というナローレンジに調整しろとおっしゃっている(笑)https://t.co/NhLvImWZpN

Jan 30, 2019 · 9 likes · 2,436 followers View post →