165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation

Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. It helps repair tissue, support hormones and enzymes, strengthen your immune system, and even protect bone health. At the end of the day, if you want to perform better, recover stronger, and build a body that lasts, you have to start by getting the fundamentals right. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome 02:40 Key Protein Takeaways 06:16 Protein Beyond Muscle 10:53 What Protein Is 13:49 No Protein Storage 16:01 Digestion and Excretion 22:25 Thermic Effect 25:54 Satiety and Body Composition 31:03 Common Protein Myths 36:46 Whey Protein Basics 50:40 Daily Protein Targets 57:40 Low Protein and Vegan Risks 01:02:34 Final Recap ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠ FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠ YT: ⁠ youtube.com/@nickbarefitness This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

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165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation is an episode from The Bare Performance Podcast by Nick Bare.

This episode is 01:04:20 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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