Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Should the time ever come when you decide to map out your nutrition, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to focus on first. Well, Protein is a pretty safe place to start. Even when you look past the gym bros and the artificial pushes, you'll still find that protein does many things that no other nutrient can replicate, and that when you don't make it a priority, you'll find that it can cause a domino effect of bodily failures that makes achieving your health goals much more frustrating. So, let's make sure we are all on the same page about what to expect from the king of the nutrients.
WHO's Protein & Amino Acid Requirements In Human Nutrition: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/43411/WHO_TRS_935_eng.pdf?sequence=1
All Protein Quantity Data comes from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
The True Nutrients - 0:00
What is Protein? - 0:55
Functions of Protein - 2:18
Amino Acids - 5:04
Animal Protein - 6:18
Plant Protein - 7:39
Protein Supplementation - 8:58
Can You Consume Too Much Protein? - 10:16
Conclusion - 11:31
#protein #nutrition #nutrients #diet #musclebuilding #mealplan #healthyeating #muscle
Should the time ever come when you decide to map out your nutrition, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to focus on first. Well, Protein is a pretty safe place to start. Even when you look past the gym bros and the artificial pushes, you'll still find that protein does many things that no other nutrient can replicate, and that when you don't make it a priority, you'll find that it can cause a domino effect of bodily failures that makes achieving your health goals much more frustrating. So, let's make sure we are all on the same page about what to expect from the king of the nutrients.
WHO's Protein & Amino Acid Requirements In Human Nutrition: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/43411/WHO_TRS_935_eng.pdf?sequence=1
All Protein Quantity Data comes from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
The True Nutrients - 0:00
What is Protein? - 0:55
Functions of Protein - 2:18
Amino Acids - 5:04
Animal Protein - 6:18
Plant Protein - 7:39
Protein Supplementation - 8:58
Can You Consume Too Much Protein? - 10:16
Conclusion - 11:31
#protein #nutrition #nutrients #diet #musclebuilding #mealplan #healthyeating #muscle
