Proteins are made of building blocks called amino acids (you might have heard of them?). And some amino acids are called essential amino acids : this is because your body cannot make them, so you have to eat them in protein-rich foods. Give your body enough of the right building blocks and the machinery of life works to perfection. Fall short and... See more

So no, loading up on protein isn't a gym thing anymore, it's an essential habit to live a long healthy life.

It’s the raw material for our whole body : collagen in our skin, insulin that helps store glucose, antibodies that defend us, hemoglobin that carries oxygen to our cells, enzymes that digest food, tiny repair crews that fix DNA, even the... See more

More and more scientists are now studying the impact of muscle on health, longevity, and chronic disease. And they found that one of the most important building blocks for a long healthy life is... eating enough protein!

Especially as we age.

And muscles aren't just about strength or looks . They're your glucose regulators, your metabolic engines, your mood stabilizers, your joint protectors, your hormone support system, and more.

And when our muscles start to shrink , everything else goes off balance: recovery slows, focus drops, posture weakens, and your mood, energy and sleep quality... See more

After 30, we start losing up to 8% of our muscle mass every decade . That means we lose nearly a third of our muscles by the time we retire! (read study)