Research
Macro partitioning
The vast majority (approx. 92%) of daily protein intake in young adults comes from whole-food sources rather than supplemental protein isolates, regardless of training status.
You get almost all your protein (92%) from regular food, not supplements. This is typical for active young adults. You do not need to buy protein powder to meet your needs; focus on getting protein from meat, dairy, eggs, and plant sources.
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A greater proportion (∼92%) of total protein was consumed as whole-foods compared with supplemental, irrespective of training status or sex (p < .001).
Why this rating
Cross-sectional analysis with detailed dietary tracking.
Source
The Contribution of Whole-Food and Supplemental Derived Dietary Protein, From Animal and Nonanimal Origins, to Daily Protein Intake in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Freyja A.D. Haigh et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2024
cross_sectional · n=104Cited 1×
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