If you've spent any time around a gym or scrolled fitness content for more than five minutes, you've heard it a hundred times: eat more protein. It's become such a broken record that many people tune it out entirely, or assume they're already getting enough. According to the NIH, the average American adult female eats about 69 grams of protein per day, while men consume about 97 grams per day. That's enough to cover basic health needs and keep your body running. But if you’re