This Is How Much Protein You ACTUALLY Need | Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
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How much protein do you actually need? Everyone has a different answer — but THIS is what the science says. In this video, expect to learn:
- 01:58 - Protein requirements for people who lift weights
- 03:54 - How should overweight individuals calculate protein needs?
- 07:09 - Protein requirements for older individuals
- 12:54 - Benefits of spacing out protein intake
- 18:00 - The post-workout "anabolic window"
- 20:51 - The most important thing when it comes to protein intake
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Protein News
- Regular infrared sauna use increases blood vessel density in aged muscles by 33%, though muscle size, strength, and protein synthesis remain unchanged.
- Beta-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone used by the brain during fasting or exercise, may help counteract toxic protein buildup in aging and Alzheimer's disease.
- Food antigens, proteins in meat and milk that trigger allergic reactions, activate immune responses that reduce the risk of small intestinal tumors.
- High-protein, low-calorie diets—whether animal or plant-based—lead to an average weight loss of ~18 pounds and improved glucose metabolism in people at risk for type 2 diabetes.
- Vegans show prolonged side effects and slower healing following photodynamic therapy, demonstrating diet's influence on therapeutic outcomes.
