The Claim
The 1973 FAO/WHO safe level of egg protein intake (0.57 g/kg/day) may be insufficient to maintain nitrogen balance in young men under conditions of high energy intake, as evidenced by the need for additional nitrogen from nonessential amino acids to achieve balance.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
The recommended amount of egg protein from 1973 might not be enough to keep young men’s bodies in balance if they’re eating a lot of calories — their bodies might need extra protein from other sources to stay healthy.
See the scientific wording
The 1973 FAO/WHO safe level of egg protein intake (0.57 g/kg/day) may be insufficient to maintain nitrogen balance in young men under conditions of high energy intake, as evidenced by the need for additional nitrogen from nonessential amino acids to achieve balance.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that young men needed extra protein-like nutrients (nonessential amino acids) to stay healthy when eating the recommended amount of egg protein, meaning the old recommendation might be too low.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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