Protein
People mainly take Protein for performance, recovery, energy. Based on 35 first-hand reports. Ranked #251 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Mostly positive37% positive9% mixed0% negative54% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 80% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What Protein does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for Protein is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
100 gdaily
0.75 g/kgdaily
1.87 g/kgdaily
0.6-1 g/lb bodyweightdaily
+80 gdaily
120-125 gdaily
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
No side effects reported so far.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“~100gm protein”
“Supposedly 30% weaker immune system without adequate protein, however, the rule of thumb about .75g/kg protein/day”
“I just take in around 1.87 grams per KG, because that is what is recommended from Dr. Greg Nuckols”
“Protein”
“Things like omega 3s, a good multivitamin, creatine and making sure to always get plenty of protein everyday.”
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