1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss

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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