[dagoat]

> potentially hard on your kidneys

Is there data for that?

IIRC, for healthy kidneys this amount should not be an issue, slightly more per lb shouldn't be either.

I'm not sure what weight training communities you refer to, but in bodybuilding and strength circles amounts that high and higher aren't often considered "way overkill".

Anywhere between 0.75-1.25g/lb is where I shoot for, depending on my goals. But I have gone higher than 2g/lb for extended periods of time in the past

[cgh]

You are correct. The whole “beware of protein” narrative is completely wrong-headed. People here would likely be astounded by how much protein strength athletes eat with nothing but positive health effects.

[st26]

It's really more like a balance narrative. Hit reasonable ratios of protein, fats, and carbs.

High protein, low fat, low carb, low protein, high carb, high fat- collectively we've tried them all through one fad or another.

Currently IMO we're in a blowback period where we are seeing high carb is not panning out and many people are still afraid of fat, so protein is the next savior in line.

[dagoat]

> high carb is not panning out

For what exactly? It pans out just fine for various things, or are you specifically talking about weight loss?

[st26]

The various negative health outcomes we're seeing with refined &/or simple carbohydrates.