Is more protein always better?
No — while protein is essential for muscle repair, recovery, and overall health, your body can only use so much at a time. Eating more protein than you need won’t build extra muscle — instead, the excess is often used as energy or stored as fat.
For most active people, aiming for around 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day is considered optimal for muscle growth and recovery. Beyond that range, more protein generally won’t deliver additional benefits.
The key is to hit your protein target consistently, spread intake across the day, and balance it with carbs and healthy fats for overall performance and health.
