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
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