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More protein than this, which is typical with an animal-based diet, is associated with multiple health problems
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Protein & Vegetarianism
I was wondering how much
protein a vegetarian should have in a normal day. Could you help me out?
The average adult needs
55-60 grams of protein per day, which is about what the typical vegan diet supplies. More
protein than this, which is typical with an animal-based diet, is associated with multiple
health problems. See my essay on protein on my web site.
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