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Is protein powder good for you? Do you need protein powder in your diet? Your questions about the supplement answered.

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Protein is the macronutrient du jour and protein powder, a supplement traditionally reserved for bodybuilders and young men looking to grow muscle, has gone mainstream.

Dietitian Holiday Durham says adults should go for at least 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

Eating more protein helps keep us full, making us less likely to overeat or seek out less-nutritious foods.

Protein powder can be a good supplement to help reach your protein goals.

Not all of them contain “complete” protein.

Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids that the body can't produce on its own.

Eating too much protein in one sitting can lead to gastrointestinal issues like bloating and gas.