AdvertisementHow Much Protein Do You Really Need?December 03, 2018Patti NeighmondfacebookEmailUnless you're an extreme athlete, recovering from an injury, or over 60, you probably need only 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. And you probably already get that in your food without adding pills, bars or powders. (Madeleine Cook and Heather Kim/NPR)