How Much Protein Do We Need? #protein #drmarkhyman

Protein is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our overall health. Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, aiming for weight management, or simply interested in optimizing your nutrition, protein can benefit you in some pretty amazing ways.

In today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I dive into all things protein—its importance for your health and well-being, how to increase your protein intake, and even a delicious protein-rich smoothie recipe I use to start my day off right.

In this episode, I discuss
- What is protein, and why do we need it?
- The biggest risk factor for age-related decline 
- How protein affects our appetite and metabolism 
- Why the quality of your protein matters 
- Getting adequate protein as a vegan 
- How much protein do you need, and how to get more in your diet 
- My Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie bowl recipe 

You can find the full episode on your favorite podcast app.

[sherry-qjth]

Absolutely 💯 Mark I lost 33lbs in 3 mos. Eating protein every 3 hrs. Lots of veggies and smoothies. Low low sugar and low carbs. TY For all your info and passion!!!

[nancyhynes]

Regenerative fish is new info! Thank you for your generosity in educating and guiding us!! For 5 years my diet has been: grassfed/free range meats & eggs, A2 dairy (a recent change), wild caught fish, organic vegetables, coffee, tea, low, low starches, no wheat; 2 liters organic green tea daily, matcha, cocoa, organic nuts, seeds, nut butter. People comment on that skin and hair looking so healthy.

[charlenecausey]

Thank you for all your great info! At 67 years old, I was having trouble building muscle with resistance training. After a year of aiming for 100 grams of protein/day (I’m 5’2”, 108#), I am finally seeing gains in my muscle mass! I aim for at least 30 gms of protein in the first meal. 😊💪🏻

[roniesousa]

I love your channel !
I eat protein in my first meal of the day to the last and I feel great!! I adopted the Mediterranean diet for me and my daughter and husband, organic as much I can and exercise of course . You inspire us and guide us
Thank you very much
Ronie

[Rubies]

What’s the right time to have protein?
Thank you for your content!!

[dcjohnson]

I’m an old retired scientist (octogenarian). I found that eating patterns of millions of years of evolution works best. I hunt (exercise) before I eat. Then I eat what I was able to store like nuts. Off to the berries bushes. Now spend time hunting meats fish, etc. for family and me. Eat meats in afternoon. Work on tools. Sleep. Repeat.

[mayfekete]

Agree 100%. I also do 1g/lb. I am always baffled when women especially tell me they are eating the RDA 50g/day!!! Protien is so important especially in us menopausal females. Protien+muscle=longevity. ❤

[missem]

🌼 recently, all of my protein levels dropped below normal, as did my hemoglobin and I knew that I did not have a health issue, but I was barely eating .. adding protein drinks, focusing on protein, increasing my liquids because we need more liquids when we add protein, really helped, in about 3 to 4 weeks all my levels were normal and my hemoglobin went up to 12.1, which is the highest it had been since I've been on life support .. 🌹 Dr Hyman, when I eat, I feel incredibly different, almost instantaneously, in my brain, and my body, so alive and when I don't eat, I don't have an appetite, I don't think about eating, even if I set my alarm, food is just the last thing on my mind .. so what you're saying about protein is very important, I see it in my own life and in my own health .. I try to keep my protein at 80 g daily and most people tell me that's too much but, according to your theory, it's probably half as much as I should have . 🌹 Remember folks, as you increase protein, you have to increase your water .. Thank you for your sage advice .. I've been doing intermittent fasting for several years, my eating window is generally 4 to 6 hours, but regardless of what people's hours are, it is incredibly helpful for health and illness. 🌹☕

[sandywilson]

What do you refer to as the right time for protein intake? Thanks!

[shaileshgupta]

Dr Hyman can you please give a reference to the research which supports your claim that one should eat such high amount of protein? Isn’t there research which shows high amount of animal protein is not good for kidneys?

[expansaoconectada]

Guys, what is "regenerative fish"? That's the first time I've ever heard about it

[kathleenemmons]

Since focusing on protein daily and lifting, I've realized muscle growth and I've definitely stronger in a relatively short amount of time! I'm excited to see where I'm at in a year from now 😊

[MrMcCoy-vsss]

Mark, what is the right time to eat protein?

[sallyhyland]

It would be great to have some tips for those of us who are low income. Over here in the UK, it's near impossible and extortionate to get meat that isn't industrial. All of your info talks about grass fed and pasture raised, but should we just avoid meat full stop if we cannot get that?

[nickinurse]

I always have to think about my protein grams each day, keeps me on track. So far today I have had one egg, some chicken, small plain yogurt with blueberries, glass of milk. I might put some cottage cheese in my soup later.

[HegelsOwl]

"Your life will change dramatically, " he grins. Just read the fine print, buddy.

[BeekeeperBen]

Hi have an autoimmune disease and i think its linked to animal protein milk and cheese. I think we should be eating straight from the plant and animals products one or twice a week max

[lysloney]

You mentioned in your "eat breakfast!" bit that one could use a protein powder in a morning shake. What kind? Any particular brand?

[bffentertainment]

Is tofu a good protein source, please?

[fatimaalmilli]

He said the right amounts of protein at the right time, Is there a specific time to eat protein for better results ?