New study published: Too much protein is said to be harmful to the heart. Ambitious athletes should consume an increased protein requirement of 0.8 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
If you play sports or do other physical activities, such as gardening or playing with children, you should consume two of protein per kg of bodyweight per day, according to the German Nutrition Society (DGE) This is also stated in the position of the German Sports Nutrition Society.