What Protein intake is graded against
4 conditions the Protein intake entry grades it against, grouped by direction.
Improves2 links
- Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)Evidence grade A
1.2–1.6 g/kg plus resistance work is the standard of care
- Obesity / weight managementEvidence grade B
Highest-satiety macro; protects lean mass in a deficit
May improve1 link
- OsteoporosisEvidence grade B
Higher intakes associate with better bone density — the old myth ran backwards
May worsen1 link
- Advanced kidney diseaseEvidence grade C
Restriction only under nephrology care; healthy kidneys are unaffected
Directions and grades are read from each intervention’s own entry in this library. They describe the evidence for a link, not what anyone should take, and they are no substitute for a clinician who knows the person.