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How much is too much?
PROTEIN obtained from food is essential for health but requirements vary, depending on a person’s age, activity levels and weight.
Most should aim for between 1.2 and 1.6 grammes of protein for every kilo of body weight per day.
Consuming more than two grammes could lead to problems involving the digestive system, blood vessels and kidneys, doctors warn, although some suggest that people may need more as they age.
A 2016 study concluded that the elderly should ideally consume between 1.2 and two grammesor even higher per kilo of body weight daily, to prevent agerelated muscle loss.
