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Do you need protein powder? Work out your gap first

Most adults need about 0.8 g of protein per kg of body weight, and people who lift regularly tend to gain best at around 1.6 g per kg. Food can usually get you there.

Build a day of meals in the calculator below, see how close you get, and find out when a scoop of whey actually helps. Plus what to look for in a tub.

What to buy, if anything

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