Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. It helps repair tissue, support hormones and enzymes, strengthen your immune system, and even protect bone health.

At the end of the day, if you want to perform better, recover stronger, and build a body that lasts, you have to start by getting the fundamentals right.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome

02:40 Key Protein Takeaways

06:16 Protein Beyond Muscle

10:53 What Protein Is

13:49 No Protein Storage

16:01 Digestion and Excretion

22:25 Thermic Effect

25:54 Satiety and Body Composition

31:03 Common Protein Myths

36:46 Whey Protein Basics

50:40 Daily Protein Targets

57:40 Low Protein and Vegan Risks

01:02:34 Final Recap

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165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation

The Nick Bare Podcast