Dr. Rhonda Patrick

protein synthesis is critical in all tissues.

Factors like age, physical activity, and gender all play a role in how much protein we need.

And while most people know they need to eat protein daily and understand which foods contain it, few truly grasp its importance to overall health or how to ensure they're getting enough.

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Luke Van Loon, a renowned expert in exercise physiology and nutrition, who will be delivering a masterclass on the crucial role of dietary protein and muscle protein synthesis and how muscles adapt to physical activity.

Dr. Van Loon has significantly advanced our understanding in this area through his extensive research.

We'll also dive deep into the essential nature of protein for our bodies, exploring the continuous cycle of muscle protein turnover and how it shapes our dietary protein need.

We'll discuss how factors like age, weight, and activity affect how much protein we require.

One of the most common questions people have about dietary protein is, how much do I need each day?

Dr. Van Loon will discuss evidence-based recommendations for dietary protein intake that support muscle building, fat loss, and strength maintenance as we age.

Additionally, we'll look at how to optimize protein distribution throughout the day, identify the best sources of protein, and discuss strategies to prevent anabolic resistance, a condition often associated with aging, but might be preventable with sufficient activity.

I promise that after this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to optimize your protein intake to reach your goals.

Other topics discussed in this episode include, should people who resistance train eat one gram of protein per pound of body weight?

Whether you should alter your protein intake when dieting for weight loss?

Why anabolic resistance could be the result of reduced physical activity?

How to calculate your protein requirement if you're overweight?

Whether consuming one large dose of protein is the same as consuming several smaller doses throughout the day?

tips for gaining muscle mass while practicing time-restricted eating, whether you should consume protein before or after resistance training, which is better for stimulating muscle protein synthesis, casein or whey protein, why animal protein is more effective for hypertrophy, and what to do if you're eating a plant-based diet, which is a better protein supplement, protein isolate or concentrate, does collagen supplementation benefit the skin, and so much more.

Although protein takes the spotlight when it comes to talking about nutrients for muscle building,

Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids may also play a role in maintaining muscle health?

Recent research has made it clear that omega-3s can prevent muscle wasting and muscle atrophy associated with aging and disuse.