How much protein does a man need?

Around 1.6 g per kilogram of body weight daily is commonly supported for people training, with diminishing returns above roughly 2.2.

Do I need protein powder?

Not necessarily. It solves convenience gaps; whole food covers the requirement if you plan meals around it.

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Protein Intake for Men: How Much and When

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How much

General population guidelines sit around 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight daily, which is a minimum to avoid deficiency rather than an optimum for someone training.

Research in resistance-trained adults commonly supports intakes in the region of 1.6 g per kilogram, with diminishing returns above roughly 2.2. For an 85 kg man that is around 135 g daily.

Why distribution matters

Muscle protein synthesis responds to a per-meal dose rather than a daily total. Eating 120 g with 90 of it at dinner is less effective than spreading it across three or four meals.

Practically: 30 to 40 g per meal, three or four times daily. Breakfast is where most men fall shortest.

Practical sources

Food	Approx. protein
Chicken breast, 150 g	~45 g
Greek yoghurt, 200 g	~20 g
Three large eggs	~19 g
Tin of tuna	~25 g
Cooked lentils, 200 g	~18 g

Where a supplement genuinely helps

Whey or plant protein powder is convenience, not magic — it solves the breakfast and post-work gaps where cooking is impractical.

It is also the one supplement category with an uncontested evidence base for training outcomes, which is worth remembering when comparing it against a botanical blend.

Common mistakes

Treating a protein bar as a protein source when it carries 8 g
Front-loading everything into dinner
Ignoring breakfast entirely
Assuming more protein compensates for insufficient total calories

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Disclaimer: this article is general information, not medical advice. Horsewood is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. For adults aged 18 and over. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you take prescription medication.

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