The Science

Why Real Protein Counts

Proteins are made up of amino acids – the foundation for muscles, movement and metabolism.

These building blocks of life are crucial for your physical performance, your recovery after training, and even your hormone balance. Without them, your body lacks the material it needs to become stronger, faster, and more resilient.

Protein is essential, not optional. But not every protein source meets this requirement.

Many modern alternatives – from plant isolates to over-processed powders – provide incomplete amino acid profiles and inferior bioavailability.

Beef, on the other hand, offers complete, highly available protein – exactly what your body needs.

With every bite, you not only provide yourself with energy, but also with a signal to your body: performance begins with real fuel.

Why Beef Jerky from Nude Performance

Most jerky brands are loaded with sugar, preservatives, and have little nutritional value. They're usually more of a guilty pleasure snack than real protein.

Nude Performance offers pure protein – without compromise.

Our jerky is for athletes who train hard and want only the best in their bodies. It's nutrient-dense, bioavailable, and free from unnecessary additives.

Not a gas station snack, but real performance food for muscle building, energy and focus.

The Science Behind Proteins

How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle?

Key Study

Higher protein intake preserves muscle mass and improves fat loss.

  • Compared 0.8 vs. 1.3 g/kg/day in overweight older adults.
  • The group with 1.3 g/kg/day lost more fat and retained more muscle mass.
Conclusion

For optimal muscle growth and body composition:

  • 1.6–2.2 g protein/kg/day is ideal – especially during training.
PMID: 28698222

How much protein while cutting?

Key Study

The FASEB study shows different protein levels and has a high calorie content of 40%.

  • Compared 0.36 g/lb (~0.8 g/kg), 0.73 g/lb (~1.6 g/kg), 1.1 g/lb (~2.4 g/kg)
  • Those who ate only 0.8 g/kg lost 3x more muscle mass
  • Muscle retention stabilized around 1.6 g/kg
Conclusion

Each raises a minimum of 1.6 g/kg of protein, which must be cut into pieces

PMID: 24108138

How much protein per meal?

Key Study

This study for 2023 revealed the myth of “maximum 30 g per month

  • 100 g of protein during training has a 40% higher MPS (spy protein synthesis) from 4 to 12
  • Good 'waste' of over-the-top egg whites
  • Lower frequency, larger quantities = long-lasting anabolic levels
Conclusion

Larger doses (about 100 g) were still used efficiently in the light, with the timing and total in terms of importance

PMID: 38118410

Does a higher protein intake help you age better? Hell Yes!

Key Study

From the Nurses' Health Study - 48,000+ women over 30 years

  • Every 3% increase in protein = 5% better chance of healthy aging
  • Higher protein levels preserved cognition, bone density and mobility
Conclusion

A high protein content is not always over. It is a strategy for a long life.

PMID: 38309825