Is Your Protein Game Sabotaging Your Hormones?
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Now, let’s talk about something that might be holding you back: not eating enough protein. OR not digesting protein. Hummmm what does that mean? Well….. that’s for next time.
Endocrine Essential Principle No. 1: Skimping on protein can mess with your hormones. Let’s dive in………….
Why Protein’s a Big Deal
Your body needs protein to form peptide hormones—those little champs that keep your energy, strength, and glow on point. Not enough protein? Your hormones might take a hit, leaving you with:
• Injuries that just won’t heal
• Muscles that feel weak or vanish despite your gym grind
• Hair thinning, nails breaking, or skin that’s lost its spark
• Feeling wiped out or catching every bug going around
Sound like you? Let’s fix it with the right protein plan.
How Much Protein Are We Talking?
Here’s the deal: the bare minimum is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day if you’re just resting. But if you’re hitting the gym, walking with a weighted vest, recovering from an injury, or trying to stay strong, you will need closer to 1 or more gram per pound. For example:
• If you’re 150 pounds, you need at least 54 grams of protein a day (that’s the 0.36 bare minimum). Active? Aim for 75–150 grams.
• Eating less than 75 grams for a 150-pound person? That’s a red flag, a guarantee that you are not optimized.
A 4-ounce piece of salmon with some broccoli? That’s only about 25 grams of protein—not enough for most of us.
Spotting the Signs
Struggling to build muscle, recover from workouts, or shake off fatigue? Low protein could be the sneaky culprit. Other clues include brittle nails, thinning hair, or an immune system that’s not pulling its weight.
How to Up Your Protein Game
Ready to turn it around? Here’s the plan:
1. Check your plate: Track your protein for a couple of days (a macro tracking app makes it easy). Are you hitting that 0.36–1 gram per pound sweet spot?
2. Load up: Think chicken, fish, eggs, lentils, or a clean protein shake. Make protein the star of every meal.
3. Spread it out: A 150-pound person might need 3–4 protein-packed servings a day (like 6 oz of chicken, a couple of eggs, or a protein smoothie).
4. Chat with your doc, do some labs. Let’s be real, your regular MD knows nothing about nutrition. So hit us up if you need help..
Let’s Get After it.
Dr. G
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