14. Why Protein Matters in Perimenopause (and How Much You Really Need)

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Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness

Brandee Hommerding

20 episodes

5 days ago

Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who are done with generic and outdated health advice. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Brandee Hommerding, we get real about hormone health, gut issues, and sustainable nutrition — with expert interviews, vulnerable conversations, and practical tips you can actually use. This isn’t about wellness trends or quick fixes — it’s about sustainable, science-backed strategies for women who want to feel vibrant without the burnout, guilt, or BS. Start taking back control of your health — one unfiltered conversation at a time.

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14. Why Protein Matters in Perimenopause (and How Much You Really Need)

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness

17 minutes 21 seconds

1 month ago

14. Why Protein Matters in Perimenopause (and How Much You Really Need)

You’ve heard protein is important, but do you really know why it matters in perimenopause?

In this episode I’m cutting through the noise and breaking down why protein is such a game-changer during perimenopause and postmenopause. Protein isn’t just about building muscle—it’s about supporting your hormones, protecting bone health, managing weight shifts, and even helping with mood and brain fog.

In this episode:

What’s really happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during perimenopause
Why protein is essential for muscle mass, bone strength, and long-term health
How protein impacts satiety, metabolism, and weight management (without fad diets)
The connection between amino acids, brain function, and mood
Practical tips to reach 100g of protein daily without relying on shakes and bars

Interested in delicious, high-protein recipes? Download your 7-day high-protein plan here: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/high-protein-recipes

Research articles mentioned in the show:

Dose–response relationship between protein intake and muscle mass increase:https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/79/1/66/5936522

Protein appetite as an integrator in the obesity system: the protein leverage hypothesis: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2022.0212

Evidence for the protein leverage hypothesis in preschool children prone to obesity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026156142300314X

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