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How Much Protein Do Women Need? What the Research Says (And What It’s Missing)

Women need more protein than most standard recommendations suggest — particularly active women, women over 40, and women working to maintain muscle through perimenopause. Research supports 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily for active women, distributed across meals, paired with adequate carbohydrates. Without both components, neither protein nor carbohydrates […]

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