{"podcast":{"title":"The Over 40 Alpha Podcast","slug":"the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","podcast_index_feed_id":555410,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-over-40-alpha/","website_url":"http://www.over40alpha.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a6b2cd52-ff45-4f24-9184-412a61f2670d/be332e0b6c6e0f34bc57e3b458c61121.jpg","author":"Funk Roberts","episode_count":196,"summary":"Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:18:52.705856+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 189 - How Much Protein for Men Over 40","slug":"ep-189-how-much-protein-for-men-over-40","published_at":"2026-05-08T14:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/ep-189-how-much-protein-for-men-over-40","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","url":"https://over40alphapodcast.com/ep-189-how-much-protein-should-men-over-40-eat/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4fcd6ca9-10d6-4dc5-91ef-75bb348652a4.mp3","summary":"Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Boost Recovery & Become Second Half Strong How much protein should men over 40 eat? Men over 40 should aim for 150 grams of protein per day as a simple, effective target to support muscle, metabolism, recovery, fat loss, and healthy aging. A practical way to hit this is by eating around 50 grams of protein per meal across three meals, using high-quality protein sources like eggs, beef, chicken, fish, Greek yogurt, and whey protein. 🔥 Episode Summary Are you over 40 and struggling with belly fat, low energy, slower recovery, or muscle loss? You may not be eating enough protein. In this episode, Funk Roberts breaks down why protein is one of the most important nutrients for men in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. This isn’t bodybuilding advice. This is about preserving muscle, supporting testosterone, improving metabolism, reducing cravings, and building a body that can stay strong for life. You’ll learn why Funk recommends targeting 150 grams of protein per day , why most men are under-eating protein, and how to build a simple protein strategy that actually works. What You’ll Learn · Why most men over 40 are not eating enough protein · Why protein becomes more important as you age · What protein actually does inside the body · Why your body needs protein from outside food sources · How amino acids rebuild muscle, tissue, hormones, and enzymes · Why sarcopenia accelerates after 40 · How protein supports metabolism, testosterone, bones, brain function, and immunity · Why 150 grams of protein per day is a simple target · How to get 50 grams of protein per meal · The best protein sources for men over 40 · Why protein at breakfast is non-negotiable Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast 01:08 - Why Most Men Over 40 Don’t Eat E…","meta_description":"Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Boost Recovery & Become Second Half Strong How much protein should men over 40 eat? Men over 40 should aim for 150 grams of pr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3352,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episodes/ep-189-how-much-protein-for-men-over-40/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/ep-189-how-much-protein-for-men-over-40.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}