Protein Illustration (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption A new study by Purdue University nutrition scientists show that eating more protein daily than what is recommended may only benefit a few - those who are actively losing weight by cutting calories or those strength training to build more lean muscle mass. Credit Shaw Nielsen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.