How much protein do we really need to consume in order to help build muscle and lose body fat? We know that too much or too little daily protein intake is not good, but in general most people aren’t eating enough protein for muscle gain. A common recommendation is 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or .72 grams per pound of body weight. Taipei Star Rehab Clinic director Wang Suheng said that only sufficient protein intake can help build muscle. But it doesn’t mean the more protein the better. If people consume over the roughly 1.6 grams per kilograms of body weight, it’s a waste of protein and doesn’t help build muscle or shed fat. Dr. Wang recommended a simple way to measure the appropriate amount of protein: “For each meal, eat two palm sizes of protein food, and you get roughly 1.6 grams of protein per …