Angelo Keely is the CEO and co-founder (with Ben Greenfield) of Kion.

What you'll learn from this episode:

  • Why protein is called the building block of life, and how protein synthesis works in the body. 

  • How much protein you should be consuming daily, and why adults over 40 need higher amounts of protein to maintain muscle mass. 

  • What PDCAAS is, and why animal protein is more digestible and a superior source of essential amino acids.

  • How essential amino acid supplementation aids in protein synthesis, and how often you should consume whole food protein sources with EAA supplements for optimal protein synthesis. 

  • The benefits of collagen supplementation, and why you shouldn’t count collagen protein for your daily protein target. 

  • And so much more!

Resources from this episode:

Kion

Angelo Keely | Website

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Angelo Keely | Facebook

Protein: Why Your Body Needs It | WebMD

Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score |  Wikipedia

13 Nearly Complete Protein Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans | Healthline

Animal vs. Plant Protein—What's the Difference? | Healthline

Animal Protein versus Plant Protein in Supporting Lean Mass and Muscle Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials | PMC

Health Benefits of Collagen: Pros, Cons, and More | Healthline

Leucine | Wikipedia

Team Finds Supplements Help Muscles | UPI

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA): Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews | WebMD

Clinical Use of Amino Acids as Dietary Supplement: Pros and Cons | PMC

Amino Acid Supplements Improve Dialysis Patients' Health | ScienceDaily

The Complete History of Whey Protein | Well Wisdom

Whey: An Overview | ScienceDirect Topics

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