How Much Protein Do We Need?

Episode Highlights

• To start off, what is protein, and where it's found (and used) in the body
• Why I eat higher protein and what health benefits I feel
• How the nine essential amino acids play a role
• What is the difference between a complete protein and an incomplete protein and examples
• What creatine is and what the research says
• How skeletal muscle is strongly correlated to longevity and the ways to increase this (resistance training and consuming enough of the right kinds of amino acids)
• We might also need more protein in times of recovery from injury or illness, especially broken bones
• How we're more likely to under-consume protein, versus over-consume it, in the U.S.
• What the possible downsides are of eating too much protein, without enough fiber, carbs, and fat
• The question to ask: How much protein and how to get enough in your diet?

Resources Mentioned

• How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Chris Kresser
• 371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
• 612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric Medicine, Eat Your Protein, and How to Train Better
• 564: Chris Kresser on Nutrient Deficiencies & Why the Way We Think About Health Needs to Change
• Protein Bulk Meal Planning Ebook
• LMNT - Electrolytes
• Kion Aminos and Creatine
• Iconic Protein Powder (use code wellnessmama15 for a discount)
• Paleovalley beef sticks
• Paleovalley protein powder
• Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate
• Join me on Patreon

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