RE: Top Five Reasons to Prioritise Protein
The post isn't about bodybuilding, nor specific quantities. Studies can only take us so far, by informing real world action.
If I'm trying to keep carbs low and need to eat quite a lot of calories per day, I'll need to eat more than some specific 1g per pound of protein. And I'm not going to worry about it - because I'm eating well, consistently, with good balance.
Eating 2g of protein per pound of body weight will not 'wreck your health'. There's no evidence to suggest that a healthy individual cannot eat more protein if they want to. The problem with all of this is that it creates confusion for people who just want to eat a bit better.
If people are struggling to digest more protein, they might want to eat a bit less or take a look at supporting their digestion. I've actually tried eating 3g of protein per pound of body weight and had non of these digestive issues you've spoken about - everything is very individual.
Studies can only take us so far, they are very limited in their application. Real people, trying things, and seeing what works best for them, is what matters.
If you aren't carefully tracking your input you are most likely consuming less than 2G. Most people under-consume protein when not tracking. Obviously if you are on a lower carb approach it will be less of a problem.
You say "no evidence" and I say there is plenty of evidence for those who care to look, but I guess we beat this horse to death.