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Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in fitness. But somewhere along the way, we made it much smaller than it really is. Protein became associated with bodybuilding, protein shakes, chicken and rice, and building muscle. But protein is much bigger than that. In this first episode of Basics Build Greatness, we go back to the beginning and look at why protein matters — not only for muscle, but for recovery, fullness, healthy aging, and the everyday functions of your body. We’ll look at: → Where the word “protein” came from → How scientists first understood protein → How fitness culture turned protein into a bodybuilding nutrient → What your body actually uses protein for → How protein supports muscle and strength → Why protein can help with fullness during fat loss → Why protein becomes increasingly important as we age → How much protein you may actually need → The best food sources of protein → Plant-based protein → Common protein mistakes → A simple 3-day action step you can start today The goal isn’t to make protein another thing to obsess over. It’s to understand one of the basics properly — and learn how to use it in real life. 📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING Sahel JA et al. (2021). Partial recovery of visual function in a blind patient after optogenetic therapy. Nature Medicine. Morton RW et al. (2018). Protein supplementation and resistance training: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. British Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 28698222. PROT-AGE Study Group (2013). Evidence-based recommendations for optimal dietary protein intake in older people. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. PMID: 23867520. Osborne & Mendel — foundational research on protein quality and amino acids. William C. Rose — foundational research identifying essential amino acids.| Because Basics Build Greatness.