How to Calculate Protein Intake

Protein provides the amino acid backbone for synthesizing neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes and remodeling the mitochondrial and contractile proteins that make ATP. Protein has a high thermic effect increasing energy expenditure during digestion and supports muscle-driven glucose disposal efficiently. There's a lot of confusion around how much to eat so we wanted to share what happens if you under-eat or over-eat protein along with a safe and practical way to calculate it for yourself.