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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 40 MIN

Still Guessing Your Protein Needs? Here's What You Need to Know for Fat Loss, Muscle & Brain Health

from 90% Healthy · host Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley

Protein isn't just about building muscle.It powers your brain, controls your hunger hormones, protects your bones, and—yes—even impacts your mood.But with so much conflicting advice online, it’s no wonder most people are confused (and under-eating protein without even knowing it).In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, we dig into: How to know how much protein YOU actually needWhy protein timing matters (but isn't everything)The protein-mood connection (hello, hope molecules!)What your body really does with extra proteinHow to spot junk protein supplements posing as “healthy snacks”And why women especially need to rethink their protein strategy

Protein isn't just about building muscle.It powers your brain, controls your hunger hormones, protects your bones, and—yes—even impacts your mood.But with so much conflicting advice online, it’s no wonder most people are confused (and under-eating protein without even knowing it).In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, we dig into: How to know how much protein YOU actually needWhy protein timing matters (but isn't everything)The protein-mood connection (hello, hope molecules!)What your body really does with extra proteinHow to spot junk protein supplements posing as “healthy snacks”And why women especially need to rethink their protein strategy

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