Protein: Everything You Need to Know About This Vital Nutrient

Adequate intake of protein pays off

with not only muscle building, but also maintaining healthy weight, energy production, stability, and neurotransmitter function.

Yet, most Americans are barely hitting the threshold of daily protein requirements according to data from the National Nutritional Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

How Can Protein Improve Your Health?

Bone and Muscle

The amino acids found in quality protein sources can help maintain bone density and support muscle repair, making them crucial for an active life.

In addition, certain amino acids can mitigate inflammation and improve chronic pain which can, in turn, help facilitate regular exercise and healthy movement.

Energy and Weight

Did you know your body actually requires amino acids for energy production? Recent clinical research has shown that deprivation of even just one essential amino acid can increase our energy expenditures.

Healthy amino acid levels can help maintain balanced energy production and, subsequently, weight management.

Brain and Cognition

As one of the main macronutrients our bodies need to thrive, protein provides the brain with amino acids that act as precursors or modulators of neurotransmitters.

Without adequate protein intake, we’ll find ourselves at a higher risk for low serotonin levels, impaired cognition, depression, senile dementia and more.

But how much protein do you really need?

Despite what you may have read, there’s no one-size-fits-all number for daily protein intake.

In fact, protein requirements are highly individualized.

After 20 years of clinical practice, working with folks from all walks of life, Dr. Neal created this simple formula for determining your personalized daily dose of protein.

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