The One All About Protein and Amino Acids

The One All About Protein and Amino Acids - Short Episode

Feb 10, 2023 · 33m 8s

Description

Episode Highlights - To start off, what is protein, and where it's found (and used) in the body - Why I eat higher protein and what health benefits I feel...

Episode Highlights

To start off, what is protein, and where it's found (and used) in the body
Why I eat higher protein and what health benefits I feel
How the nine essential amino acids play a role
What is the difference between a complete protein and an incomplete protein and examples
What creatine is and what the research says
How skeletal muscle is strongly correlated to longevity and the ways to increase this (resistance training and consuming enough of the right kinds of amino acids)
We might also need more protein in times of recovery from injury or illness, especially broken bones
How we're more likely to under-consume protein, versus over-consume it, in the U.S.
What the possible downsides are of eating too much protein, without enough fiber, carbs, and fat
The question to ask: How much protein and how to get enough in your diet?

Resources Mentioned

How Protein Supports Your Muscle Health, with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Chris Kresser
371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric Medicine, Eat Your Protein, and How to Train Better
564: Chris Kresser on Nutrient Deficiencies & Why the Way We Think About Health Needs to Change
Protein Bulk Meal Planning Ebook
LMNT - Electrolytes
Kion Aminos and Creatine
Iconic Protein Powder (use code wellnessmama15 for a discount)
Paleovalley beef sticks
Paleovalley protein powder
Bulk Supplements Creatine Monohydrate
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