The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Coming back to his roots. Angelo’s background, personal story, and how he got involved with Kion. (1:37) Breaking down the role and importance of essential amino acids (EAAs). (9:39) The fundamental importance of building and maintaining lean muscle as we age. (13:05) The nuance in daily protein intake. (16:53) What leads to protein muscle synthesis? (20:37) What is the most anabolic whole source of protein? (27:56) Is a high protein diet less important in a bulk than it is in a cut? (28:30) How much does the intensity of your training dictate this? (30:56) Why supplement with essential amino acids over taking protein powder? (34:57) Questioning the validity of these studies. (44:20) The value of protein for someone who is injured or hurt. (51:19) The best time to take EAAs. (58:24) The difference between BCAAs and EAAs. (1:04:04) Sharing in a fair context. (1:10:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 50% off PES (Performance Enhancement Specialization) ** Code MPMPES at checkout ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Increased Protein Intake in Military Special Operations International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Effects of essential amino acid supplementation on exercise and performance Resistance training and timed essential amino acids protect against the loss of muscle mass and strength during 28 days of bed rest and energy deficit Daily Consumption of a Specially Formulated Essential Amino Acid-Based Dietary Supplement Improves Physical Performance in Older Adults With Low Physical Functioning Nutritional interventions during bed rest and spaceflight: prevention of muscle mass and strength loss, bone resorption, glucose intolerance, and cardiovascular problems Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Kion (@kion) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

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