FIR Episode 38: How much dietary protein is needed for longevity in 2022?

Saying dietary protein intake is critical for longevity and quality of life seems dramatic.

However, did you know we lose up to fifty per cent of our muscle mass between the ages of forty and eighty?

However, protein is considered the most fundamental nutrient for animals and humans.

This Free and Inspired radio episode on protein intake will help you assess your dietary protein intake to ensure you get enough. 

Discover some of the vital functions of dietary protein in the body. 

For example, dietary protein’s most important function is to create proteins. 

Proteins are building blocks of essential molecules in the body, such as enzymes.

These enzymes make reactions easier to occur in the body. So much so if they didn’t exist, the body would be unable to keep pace with its demands.

Protein is not just for muscle.

Dietary protein plays a role in the structural support for muscle growth, the immune system, hormones, and the nervous system.

This can often be the difference between having the function and strength in your legs to cross the street or to put something above your head in a cupboard.

Find out more about the difference between animal and plant-based proteins.

The body similarly uses amino acids from animal and plant-based forms. There are differences in composition between the two, and you can learn about this in this episode.

Learn about what to aim for with your daily dietary protein intake.

Connect with some easy ways to assess your dietary protein intake and some advice on your intake based on your activity levels.

All this and more in this episode of Free and Inspired radio.