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:
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
Health Benefits of Collagen: Pros, Cons, and More | Healthline
Team Finds Supplements Help Muscles | UPI
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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