How Much Protein Do You Need to Burn Fat & Build Muscle (Key Research Findings!)

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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🗓️ 19 September 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explains the critical role protein plays in burning fat and building muscle. You'll learn how protein stabilizes blood sugar, supports brain function, and helps maintain lean body mass as you age.

He also highlights how protein reduces cravings and promotes fat burning, with a focus on amino acids like leucine for muscle growth. Plus, discover how protein boosts energy and mental clarity.

Dr. Jockers shares practical tips on protein intake based on body weight and activity level, emphasizing the benefits of eating within a restricted time window.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Protein and Health Risks

00:20 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview

02:53 Importance of Protein for Health

04:34 Protein Types and Their Benefits

05:36 Leucine Threshold and Protein Intake Recommendations

11:26 Protein Intake by Weight and Meal Timing

17:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Transcript

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0:00.0	So the criticisms of protein are it can increase your risk of kidney failure, of cancer, right?
0:08.1	Heart disease, a lot of different chronic health problems.
0:10.7	And that's true if you're eating it again in a very large eating window.
0:14.5	When you tighten your eating window, you get the benefits of the protein without the downsides.
0:20.5	Welcome back to the podcast.
0:22.7	Today's episode is on protein and how much protein do you need to burn fat and build muscle.
0:28.3	I'm going to go through the research on this.
0:30.7	And there's a lot of misinformation online when it comes to protein.
0:34.2	I'm going to break all of that down in this episode.
0:36.1	You guys are in for a treat.
0:37.2	If you know anybody that's looking to burn fat and build muscle, this is a fantastic episode to share with them. They're going to learn a lot. And also take a moment. If you're getting any value out of this podcast, take a moment, leave us a five-star review. That helps us reach more people and impact more lives. We really appreciate it.
0:59.3	And if you have any questions when it comes to natural health, just go to Dr.jockers.com,
1:04.7	type in whatever key, you know, keyword that you're looking for, whether it's more information about protein, whether it's information about rheumatoid arthritis, or about Parkinson's's disease or about blood sugar, stevia,
1:14.6	you know, whatever it is. Just type that in. You're going to find the best articles and
1:17.8	infographics right there at your fingertips. So be sure to check out Dr.jockers.com.
1:23.2	And without further ado, let's go into this podcast episode on Protein.
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1:35.3	Because four out of five Americans aren't.
1:37.7	I know the more stress I'm under, the more magnesium my body is using.
1:41.4	And I have less energy, less focus, tighter muscles, and trouble sleeping.
1:45.1	That's why I love magnesium breakthrough from bioptimizers. Unlike other magnesium supplements
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