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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

You tell yourself every day: “I should eat more protein.” And yet, somehow, it doesn’t happen. But here’s why: protein is not just for athletes or bodybuilders. It’s one of the most essential nutrients your body needs, for strength, focus, and hormonal balance.

How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

Why Protein Matters More Than You Think

You tell yourself every day: “I should eat more protein.” And yet, somehow,  it doesn’t happen.

But here’s why: protein is not just for athletes or bodybuilders.

It’s one of the most essential nutrients your body needs, for strength, focus, and hormonal balance. Every cell depends on it. Your muscles use it to repair and rebuild. Your brain uses amino acids to create neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, the messengers that influence mood, motivation, and calm. And your endocrine system relies on it to produce hormones like thyroid hormones, estrogen, and growth hormone.

When you don’t get enough protein, your body runs out of the very building blocks it needs to function clearly and efficiently.

What Protein Does in the Body

Protein isn’t just fuel, it’s structure.

It’s the language your body uses to build, repair, and communicate.

1. Muscle & Repair

Supports muscle growth and tissue repair after physical or emotional stress.

2. Hormone Production

Provides the amino acids that form hormones such as insulin, thyroid hormone, and estrogen.

3. Neurotransmitters & Mental Clarity

Supplies tryptophan, tyrosine, and glutamine,  the raw materials for serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.

These regulate how you think, sleep, and respond to stress.

4. Detoxification & Immunity

Amino acids like glycine and glutamine support your liver’s detox pathways and strengthen immune resilience.

5. Metabolic Balance & Satiety

Helps stabilize blood sugar, increase metabolism, and create a lasting sense of fullness.

How Much Protein You Need

There is no universal rule. The right amount depends on your body weight, your activity level, your goals, and your current hormonal stage.

At Club INNATE, we use this simple structure:

Lifestyle Type Protein (grams per kg body weight) Example (70 kg person)
Sedentary 1.2 g / kg 84 g
Moderate activity (3–4x per week) 1.6 g / kg 112 g
Intense training / muscle building 1.8–2.2 g / kg 126–154 g
Fat loss or metabolic reset 2.0 g / kg 140 g
Perimenopause / 40+ 1.6–2.0 g / kg 112–140 g

This gives your body the raw materials to maintain lean tissue, stabilize blood sugar, and support your hormones through daily changes.

Your Personalized Protein Calculator

Category Examples Key Benefits
Animal-based Eggs, salmon, chicken, Greek yogurt, whey isolate Complete amino acid profile, B12, iron
Plant-based Lentils, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, hemp seeds Fiber, magnesium, phytonutrients
Functional Collagen, bone broth, protein lattes Glycine, proline, gut and skin support
Snack options Skyr, protein granola, nuts Convenient, stabilizes blood sugar

At Club INNATE, we teach you how to combine these strategically — to nourish your hormones, calm your nervous system, and sustain focus throughout your day.

When Protein Changes Everything

Once your protein intake is right, subtle but powerful shifts begin to happen:

  • Your energy becomes steady instead of spiking and crashing.
  • Your focus sharpens.
  • Your mood stabilizes.
  • Cravings fade.
  • Your body feels firm, supported, and clear.

It’s not about eating more.

It’s about giving your biology what it’s been missing.

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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

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