According to these studies, a protein intake around 30% of calories may be optimal for weight loss. This amounts to 150 grams per day for someone on a 2000 calorie diet. You can calculate it by multiplying your calorie intake by 0.075.
When we look at hormones that have other endocrine glands as their target we call them tropic hormones. The four tropic hormones of the anterior pituitary gland are: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary include: 1  Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH or thyrotropin) â stimulates the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormone. 2  Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) â stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids.