PROTEIN: Am I getting enough?
4/23/202611 min
In this bonus episode of Dr Nichola’s Second Opinion, What’s My Age Again’s resident scientist Dr Nicola Conlon cuts through the noise around protein.
From powders and shakes to plant-based sources, she explains what protein actually does in the body, how much you REALLY need in your diet, and why balance sometimes matters more than just hype.
She’ll also answer your questions on vegan alternatives, muscle health, and menopause, as well as sharing her simple “Quick Fix” tips for making smarter protein choices.
Producer – Mick Coyle
Sound Designer – James Stodd
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
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First 90 secondsNicola Conlon· Host0:00
[upbeat music] A Rayo Original Podcast.
Katherine Ryan· Co-host0:02
Hi, I'm Katherine Ryan, and you're listening to Dr. Nicola's Second Opinion, the bonus podcast where we unpack the secrets of biological aging with a healthy dose of hard science. Coming up, we'll bust some more myths on aging. Plus, we'll answer your questions and wrap it all up in a bow with Dr. Nic's Quick Fix, giving you something simple and powerful you can try today. This week we're bulking up on protein and asking what does it really do to our bodies and our biological age?
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:30
Dr. Nicola's Second Opinion.
Nicola Conlon· Host0:33
Now, this is a topic that's always seemed to spark debate in the wellness world. Do we need high protein? Do we need low protein? Do we need powders, protein shakes? Or should we just be getting everything from our food? And because of all this conflicting information, it can sometimes feel a bit confusing about what you should be eating. So let's strip it back and see what the science says. So first of all, what actually is protein? Well, protein itself is actually made up of much smaller building blocks, and these are called amino acids. And these amino acids are used throughout the body to basically build and repair tissues. And that's a really key point because although we often hear about protein for our muscles, protein definitely isn't just about muscle growth. In fact, pretty much every single part of our body is made up from some type