Due to incorrect research and some faulty conclusions from way back in the 1930’s, it was thought that protein deficiency was a major concern in the world. In the 1970’s, research refuted this erroneous information and suddenly the recommended protein intake went from 13% of daily calories, to 10, then 7 and finally down to 5%. The thought that protein deficiency existed in any form was disproved.
But the average person still thinks that protein is the one nutrient we must get in abundance. This is not based in fact, but due to clever marketing by various groups including the dairy and cattle industries. People are more likely to suffer from protein excess than protein deficiency. Modern research shows that we need 0.8-0.9 grams of protein per kilogram of our ideal body weight per day, which means about 58 grams for someone who weighs 150 pounds. It’s estimated that the average American consumes at least 100 grams of protein a day,
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