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Protein Optimization
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Protein Optimization

Build muscle and collagen from the inside out

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2,380 upvotes · 150 downvotes

Consuming 1.6–2.2g of protein per kg of bodyweight daily, prioritizing leucine-rich complete protein sources (meat, fish, eggs, dairy) spread across 3–4 meals. Protein is the building block of muscle, collagen, keratin, and every enzyme in skin metabolism. Chronic low protein intake causes muscle loss, hair thinning, skin thinning, and impaired wound healing — all of which visibly accelerate aging.

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2 verified voices, averaging 5.0 of 5.

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Marco
May 13, 2026

Tracked protein at 2g/kg for 6 months. Muscle gain accelerated, hair stopped shedding, skin firmed up.

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Aida
Jun 19, 2026

This is foundational. Everything else works better when protein is dialed in.

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