Rhonda Patrick
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Yeah.
Good to see you.
We go back a long way.
I know.
And I'm thinking that you found the same feeling here in Austin.
Let's do it.
I do think it's an important topic.
You and I have probably talked to all the world's experts on protein.
And we were chatting a moment ago about this recommended daily allowance for protein, the so-called RDA.
And really what it should be called is the minimal allowance.
daily allowance.
Recommended almost sounds like optimal in a way.
Like I think people confuse that with the optimal amount of protein, right?
So it's kind of tricky.
And I think that's an important place to start because of that reason where this amount, which is 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight per day,
is the RDA for protein.
And I know that you've probably had countless experts on talking about this.
I've had experts on talking about this, Stu Phillips being one.
There's so many different publications that, I mean, people can start off by reading one of them here by Stu Phillips.
Perspective, protein requirements and optimal intakes in aging.