I find getting enough protein daily challenging. “Protein is essential for building and repairing every cell in your body,” says Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN and founder of FullWell Fertility. “It supports the creation of enzymes and hormones, boosts immune function, and helps transport nutrients.”
I know I’m not alone: Whether or not they know it, much of women in the United States are suffering from a protein deficiency. “Inadequate protein intake can have widespread negative effects on the body, impacting multiple systems and functions,” says Barmmer, listing off a host of symptoms I’m simply not interested in, including feeling weak, reduced strength, brittle hair and nails, reduced ability to fight infection or illness, and mental fog.
When it comes to asking “how much protein do I need?” the…