*these are general numbers for adults* - < .75g/kg/day: can lead to frailty, poor wound healing, and muscle weakness - > 1.5g/kg/day: starts to become unnecessary - > 3g/kg/day sometimes necessary for extreme athletes - it's ok to consume more protein than necessary unless you have kidney conditions or easily form stones - might outcompete consumption of other necessary nutrients like fiber - who needs more protein: elderly, going through rehab, overcoming illness