85: How much protein do we *really* need?

Is too much a protein a thing? I answer this question and dive deep into the benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it, dietary recommendations for protein, what you need to know about amino acids, glutamine, why I don’t use Tylenol, symptoms of protein deficiency, collagen peptides, bone broth, best sources of protein, protein powders, vegan protein options, and my thoughts on the Impossible Burger. In this episode: -Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it -Is too much protein a thing? -Dietary recommendations for protein -What you need to know about amino acids -Glutamine -Why I don’t use Tylenol -Symptoms of protein deficiency -Collagen peptides -Bone broth -Best sources of protein -Protein powders -Vegan protein options -Thoughts on the Impossible Burger Coyote River Hemp Co. FUNK10 for the 10% off code at goodandcompany.co Join us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Micronutrient Panel: https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2666737/ Vegan Kale Caesar Salad https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/vegan-kale-caesar-salad Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/