Boosting protein intake is currently trending, with both old and new research emphasizing the importance of amino acids for cellular, systemic, and overall bodily health. While I advocate for tailoring protein intake to match a person’s lean body mass, it's generally healthier to exceed rather than fall short of the recommended daily amount.

With this thought came a question from my online community about how I would rank types of protein from most to least nutritious. Without consulting the direct literature, here is how I personally navigate protein sources based off various considerations and personal understanding of nutritional densities.