1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss
Jul 11, 2019
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into depth about protein, what it is, what it does, how to use it and the potential negatives of eating too much.
- The ‘magical’ macronutrient that is protein: What it is, what is it doing for our bodies, the controversies surrounding it & MORE. (3:00)
- The BEST sources of protein. (15:55)
- How to rate the QUALITY of the protein you are consuming. (22:07)
- What is the OPTIMAL amount of protein for muscle building and performance? (26:55)
- The myths around protein: Why you may be gaining excess fat, whey vs. Casein, maximizing protein synthesis, anabolic window & MORE. (40:20)
People Mentioned
- Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
- Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
- Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram
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