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How Much PROTEIN is Enough to Protect Muscle in Perimenopause?

Elizabeth Taddiken, ND
Elizabeth Taddiken, ND

Dr. Elizabeth Taddiken, NMD

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8 hours ago

The protein guideline most doctors reference was never designed for women in perimenopause or menopause.

This video breaks down what the research actually shows about protein needs during hormonal transition, why anabolic resistance changes the math, and how to hit the right target without eating chicken at every meal. Learn the specific gram target, why distribution matters more than total intake, and how resistance training pairs with protein to protect muscle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Why Standard Protein Advice Fails Women
01:20 What Menopause Does to Muscle
03:04 The Gap in the RDA Guideline
05:02 The Protein Target for Women Over 40
06:37 Why Distribution Matters More Than Total
07:02 Pairing Protein With Resistance Training
09:00 Practical Ways to Hit Your Number

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