To be clear, that study used that specific protein intake as a control across three different body weight measurements to determine which was the preferred measurement for any clinically noticeable differences. It did not determine that the particular protein measurement used is an across-the-board-recommendation, or even a recommendation for particular demographic.
Daily protein intake is widely variable depending on a variety of factors, including who-knows-what-the-fuck-works-for-me.
The prevailing wisdom over the past decade or so is that people don’t consume as much protein daily as they should, particularly as they reach 50. Unless you’re in the rare stratosphere of an elite bodybuilder, don’t stress about a ridged daily protein intake simply based on your body weight. What works for me might be too little or too much for you.
@troph, you’re fine aiming for the low 100g-/day as you start really focusing on progress. Adjust that as you see results, i.e., more or less muscle mass, definition, overall weight. And try to focus as much as you can on whole food sources of lean protein. The supplements are helpful, especially if you lift regularly and for whatever reason have trouble increasing your protein intake through whole food. But they add a significant amount of calories that have to go somewhere.
And as Cap33 mentioned, fiber is your friend. I think fiber intake is just as important as protein as we age, and doesn’t seem to be getting as much needed press.
A small percentage of the population needs anywhere close to this amount of protein per day. I image Herbie is that guy who walks into a gym and causes the rest of us to say under our breath, “Holy shit.”
Herbie, what’s your overall daily caloric intake?