Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called good or helpful bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. Probiotics are naturally found in your body. You can also find them in some foods and supplements.
Daily Requirements for Adolescents and Adult Women. For most healthy individuals, protein should make up about 10 to 35 percent of the daily caloric intake, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adolescent girls, ages 14 through 18, and adult women need 46 grams of protein per day.
That's about 46 grams of protein for women, and 56 grams of protein for men. It's not hard to get this amount if you eat two to three servings of protein-rich foods a day, according to the CDC.1  A small 3-ounce piece of meat has about 21 grams of protein.2  One 8-ounce container of yogurt has about 11 grams of protein. 3  One cup of milk has 8 grams of protein. 4  One cup of dry beans has about 16 grams of protein.hen you're consuming too much of it, you're probably taking in more calories and fat than your body needs. You need protein because it has its hands in every critical function of the body, says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.