The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) for protein of 0.8 grams per kilogram (approximately 0.36 grams per pound) is the minimum requirement for basic survival and has an upper limit of approximately 2.5 grams per kilogram (more than 1 gram per pound), yet is commonly misunderstood as both minimum and maximum
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Dr. Don LaymanEvidence Quote
“the RDA for protein to be the minimum but also the maximum of uh but that's the minimum and it goes to some upper limit... 0.8 grams per kg sorry and the upper limit is something above 2.5 grams per kg”
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The ultimate protein episode: Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcast— the mindbodygreen podcastCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:22:02 PM
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