Protein 101
What protein does, how much you actually need, and how to spread it across your day. General nutrition education — not medical advice.
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What protein actually does
Protein is the raw material your body uses to repair and build muscle.
~2 min - 2
The leucine threshold
QuizEach meal needs a minimum dose of protein to switch on muscle repair.
~2 min - 3
Distribution beats timing
Spreading protein across the day matters more than a narrow post-workout window.
~2 min