Orgain’s Protein Calculator is a powerful tool designed to help individuals better understand their personalized protein needs. This interactive digital questionnaire produces customized protein needs estimates based on key factors such as age, weight, activity levels, life stages such as pregnancy and lactation, and wellness goals—making it a valuable resource not only for consumers but also for healthcare professionals supporting patients and clients.
At Orgain, we recognize that protein needs vary from person to person. With input from registered dietitians and evidence-based research, we developed this calculator to offer a more individualized approach to protein recommendations. Whether your patients are seeking to optimize athletic performance, or navigating different life stages, this tool can help guide protein intake.
Dive into the abundance of evidence-based research, used in collaboration with dietitians, to develop this evidence-based calculator.
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Access the Protein Calculator by clicking here or visit Orgain.com and select Protein Calculator in the top navigation. Then it takes less than a minute to answer the key questions covering the following topics:
- Age: Protein requirements can shift with age due to changes in lean muscle mass.
- Weight: Calculations are based on actual body weight, not ideal or goal weight.
- Life Stages (for Women): Pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, and menopause can all increase protein needs.
- General Activity Level: Daily activities and occupational demands may impact protein requirements.
- Type of Physical Activity: Higher intensity activities typically require more protein to support muscle repair and recovery.
- Health and Fitness Goals: Protein needs may increase during fat loss, muscle gain, or recovery from injury.
- Protein Preferences: Personalized product recommendations based on dietary preferences, such as plant-based or dairy-based protein.
Based on the information provided, the calculator generates a personalized protein range to support individual health and fitness goals. It also provides personalized product recommendations based on your dietary preferences.
As always, the recommendations in this tool serve as general guidelines. For personalized advice or those managing medical conditions, we encourage consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian.
The Health Needs Library is an extensive collection of clinical guides, case studies, and additional resources covering a wide range of clinical conditions. Currently, the library includes seven health topics, each offering a clinical guide with product solutions and real-world case studies from Orgain Healthcare Ambassadors to address common nutritional concerns and this month we are highlighting the Women’s Nutrition section, focused on guidance for women’s health and nutrition concerns.
This section includes the following:
- A clinical guide complete with Orgain product recommendations to help support common nutritional concerns related to women’s health. This resource covers physically active women, pregnancy & lactation, perimenopause & menopause, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- A written case study featuring Dr. Podorozhansky, an OBGYN, sharing how an Orgain product helped to improve the health outcomes of one of their patients struggling with meeting her nutrition needs during pregnancy.
- A video version of the case study where you can watch Dr. Podorozhansky talk through the challenges and nutrition care plan for her patient that included an Orgain product.
The library also consolidates previously released resources including relevant webinars, podcast episodes, science-based briefs, and downloadable documents to help you stay up-to-date when counseling patients or clients.
How to Access
Accessing the Health Needs Library is easy. Simply click here or visit our website at Healthcare.orgain.com and click on the Health Needs Library Tab. You can also conveniently access this resource in the Orgain Healthcare App under Resources located in the bottom right corner.
Orgain’s Organic Nutrition Shakes offer all-in-one nutrition that provides 230-250 calories, 16g of protein, and 20-21 key nutrients to help support mom’s overall health and fetal development during early pregnancy. For a craving your patients/clients can feel good about – there are no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives, just craveable taste. Whether you are trying to help your patients or clients combat nausea with small and frequent meals or meet their newly increased calorie and protein needs, Orgain’s conveniently packaged Organic Nutrition shakes can help support this stage of life.
To be considered a good source of a nutrient, a product must provide >10% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) or daily value (DV) and to be considered an excellent source a product must provide >20% of the RDI or DV. The Organic Nutrition Shakes provide the following at minimum across the different flavors.
- Excellent source of protein to help support increased protein needs during the growth period of pregnancy
- Excellent source of magnesium which may support emotional well-being, positive mood, relaxation and a healthy stress response if deficient
- Excellent source of calcium, an essential mineral for healthy bones
- Good source of folic acid to help support normal fetal development during pregnancy
- Good source of iodine to help support the production of maternal thyroid hormones that regulate fetal development during pregnancy
- Good source vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium
Plant-Based Organic Nutrition Shakes:
- Excellent source vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium
- Good source of iron to help meet increased needs during pregnancy
- Good source of protein to help support increased protein needs during the growth period of pregnancy
- Good source of calcium, an essential mineral for healthy bones
- Good source of folic acid to help support normal fetal development during pregnancy
- Good source of iodine to help support the production of maternal thyroid hormones that regulate fetal development during pregnancy
| Daily Value | Chocolate Organic Nutrition Shakes | Chocolate Plant-Based Organic Nutrition Shakes | |||
| Protein | 50g | 16g (32% DV) | Excellent Source | 16g (18% DV) | Good Source |
| Folic Acid | 400mcg DFE | 95mcg DFE (25% DV) | Excellent Source | 60mcg DFE (15% DV) | Good Source |
| Iodine | 150mcg | 40mcg (25% DV) | Excellent Source | 37mcg (25% DV) | Excellent Source |
| Calcium | 1300mg | 500mg (40% DV) | Excellent Source | 150mg (10% DV) | Good Source |
| Vitamin D | 20mcg | 2.3 mcg (10% DV) | Good Source | 6.5mcg (35% DV) | Excellent Source |
| Iron | 18mg | 0.4 mg (2% DV) | 6.2mg (35% DV) | Excellent Source | |
| Magnesium | 420mg | 75 mg (20% DV) | Excellent Source | 45mg (10% DV) | Good Source |
New Episode: How to Use Collagen for Joint Health, Injury Recovery, and More with Dr. Dana Lis
You’ve seen it in powders, bars, coffee, even popcorn, but is collagen really the cure-all it’s marketed to be? In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Dr. Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, is back with performance nutrition expert Dr. Dana Lis for part two of their deep dive into collagen.
Together, they go beyond the hype to answer your most pressing questions: Who actually benefits from taking collagen? What type should you choose? When should you take it for maximum effect? Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, recovering from surgery, or simply curious if collagen could support your healthy aging goals, this evidence-based conversation breaks down the science in a way that’s both practical and empowering.
Upcoming Episode: Nutrition for Fertility and Pregnancy with Judy Simon, MS, RDN
In this episode, Judy Simon, MS, RDN joins host Dr. Ginger Hultin to explore the role of nutrition in fertility and pregnancy. From addressing common concerns like prenatal supplements, plant-based diets, and male fertility, to offering practical strategies for making sustainable changes, this conversation is full of insights for anyone trying to conceive or supporting patients through this journey.
Register for our upcoming webinar June 12th at 2pm EST – Foundations of Running a Successful Private Practice by Dr. Ginger Hultin, DCN, RDN, CSO
Join us for an in-depth webinar on the foundations of running a successful private practice led by Ginger Hultin, a seasoned healthcare expert and private practice entrepreneur of six years. This session will cover essential topics to get you started (or build on what you’ve already created) such as selecting the optimal practice location and type, navigating legal and regulatory requirements, and effective financial planning for success from the start. We will also delve into building a strong practice infrastructure.
Watch May’s on-demand webinar, Gluten Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction by Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDNThe Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Webinar Series can also be accessed on the Orgain Healthcare App. Whether on-demand or live, all the webinars in this series are available for free continuing education for RDNs and NDTRs.
