How much protein per day? It depends on your age
How protein needs change through adult life and how to spread it across meals.
Why age matters
From around 50 the body responds a little less to each serving of protein, so older people who train often do better with amounts nearer the top of the range, spread across every meal.
A practical reference
For healthy adults who train, 1.2 to 1.8 g per kilo of body weight per day is a common general-wellness reference. It is not a prescription: anyone with kidney disease or another health condition should talk to a professional first.
How PocketFit handles it
Protein targets are calculated in code, by age band and body type, and the AI only picks foods. The limit never depends on an improvised answer.
General wellness and fitness content, for adults aged 18 and over. It does not replace doctors or dietitians.
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