Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 43 minutes ago
How much protein do we REALLY need? 🤔
Protein is everywhere right now — with some experts recommending amounts far above official dietary guidelines, while some longevity researchers are asking whether eating LESS protein could actually help us live longer.
So who should we believe?
I’ve been digging into the research and the different arguments, and I think one crucial point is getting lost: there probably isn’t one protein target that’s right for everyone.
Our age, activity levels and particularly whether we’re resistance training all matter. Simply adding more protein to a sedentary lifestyle isn’t the same thing as increasing protein to support muscles that are being challenged through exercise.
In my latest episode on The Honest Channel, I look at both sides of the protein debate and explain where I’ve landed after following the research and interviewing experts in healthy aging, muscle and longevity.
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👋 About The Honest Channel
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer. I do that here on YouTube and on my website honest.scot
✅ Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
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Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
How much protein do we REALLY need? 🤔
Protein is everywhere right now — with some experts recommending amounts far above official dietary guidelines, while some longevity researchers are asking whether eating LESS protein could actually help us live longer.
So who should we believe?
I’ve been digging into the research and the different arguments, and I think one crucial point is getting lost: there probably isn’t one protein target that’s right for everyone.
Our age, activity levels and particularly whether we’re resistance training all matter. Simply adding more protein to a sedentary lifestyle isn’t the same thing as increasing protein to support muscles that are being challenged through exercise.
In my latest episode on The Honest Channel, I look at both sides of the protein debate and explain where I’ve landed after following the research and interviewing experts in healthy aging, muscle and longevity.
📩 Sign up for my free newsletter to get every episode delivered to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
📖 Discover more healthy aging insights on my website http://www.honest.scot
💪 My recommended strength programs for rebuilding bone and muscle http://www.honest.scot/rebuild
✨ Join The Honest Channel Membership for behind-the-scenes content and vlogs: youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
🛍️ Shop & Save on The Products I Use
⭐ MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
⭐ HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS & TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
🏋 Strength training equipment I use shopmy.us/shop/collections/1979957
⭐ MY BOOKS (I'm an author too!) → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
BROWSE MY FULL RECOMMENDATIONS: shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
I use affiliate links where available which means I earn a small commission on purchases made. This supports the channel at no extra cost to you.
👋 About The Honest Channel
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer. I do that here on YouTube and on my website honest.scot
✅ Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Connect with me on social media:
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/honestclare
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@honestchannel
👥 Facebook: facebook.com/honestclare
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
