√Muscular development

√Reduce calorie intake

√Increase overall daily calorie burn

√Increase potential for fat loss

√Gain more strength from your training

√Stronger tendons and faster recovery from injury

√Better sleep patterns

√Better quality of life

For adults, an average requirement of 0.6g of protein per kilogram bodyweight per day is estimated. The Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) is set at 0.75g of protein per kilogram bodyweight per day in adults. This equates to approximately 56g/day and 45g/day for men and women aged 19-50 years respectively.There is an extra requirement for growth in infants and children and for pregnant and breast-feeding women. The average daily intake of protein is 88g for men and 64g for women. Any excess protein can be used to provide energy.

Ageing is often associated with sarcopenia (degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass). This may be slowed by a combination of exercise and appropriate protein intake. Protein intake in the elderly may be impacted upon by physical, mental and economic changes. One change is a reduction in appetite which can be exacerbated by the satiating effect of protein.