About this episode

Dr. Fiona Lovely and Liz Baker Plosser discuss the importance of protein, essential amino acids, and creatine for women in midlife.

If you have ever stood in front of your refrigerator wondering how on earth you are supposed to eat 100 grams of protein a day without turning mealtime into a second job, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Liz Baker Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health magazine and author of Own Your Morning. Liz has spent more than two decades translating health research for women, and she is here to cut through the noise on protein, essential amino acids, and creatine for midlife. Liz and Dr. Lovely discuss why our bodies become less efficient at using protein as estrogen declines, and why aiming for 100 grams or more daily is not about diet culture but about protecting muscle, brain function, and overall energy. They break down the distinct roles of essential amino acids for repair and recovery versus creatine for strength and cognitive performance, including new research showing creatine can help sharpen the brain after a broken night of sleep. Liz also shares how she uses a simple morning supplement routine as an insurance policy, allowing her to live flexibly without obsessing over every meal. For any woman who has felt overwhelmed by the…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Fiona Lovely

Guest: Liz Baker Plosser

Topics covered

• protein
• essential amino acids
• creatine
• midlife health
• nutrition
• women's health

Keywords

• protein intake
• midlife nutrition
• amino acids
• creatine benefits
• women's health advice

Sponsors

Kion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Health

Products: essential amino acid supplement

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