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Episode Synopsis
Episode #236. Dr Donald Layman is an expert in protein synthesis and metabolism. With endless online dialogue on protein, Dr Layman offers clarity and answers pressing questions in this episode: how does protein interact with skeletal and metabolic health? Is aging dependent on our DNA? How much protein should I consume, and when?
These questions, and many more, are answered in this week’s episode. We cover:
Intro (0:00)
Muscle & Metabolic Health (5:00)
Moderate vs HIIT Training (14:00)
Are Aging Outcomes Genetic? (16:29)
Longevity vs Vitality (19:15)
Muscle Protein Synthesis (24:40)
Is the Protein RDA Sufficient? (43:03)
Protein Intake for Aging (56:05)
Why Leucine (59:48)
Longevity and Protein (1:03:33)
Cardiovascular Disease (1:16:08)
Protein Distribution (1:25:30)
Questionable Industry Funding (1:29:17)
Meal Timing (1:34:09)
Protein Threshold (1:39:33)
Danger of Cold Therapy (1:43:26)
Important Supplements (1:46:20)
Chronic Kidney Disease (1:49:20)
Outro (1:52:41)
To connect with Donald Layman, PhD, you can find him on Twitter. Check out his website, https://metabolictransformation.com/, to learn more about metabolic health.
Discover additional resources, supporting studies, and more insights in the full show notes.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
Want to support the show?
The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.
Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)
Creator of TheProof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill
Author of The Proof is in the Plants
Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify
Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Download my complimentary two week meal plan and high protein plant performance recipe book
These questions, and many more, are answered in this week’s episode. We cover:
Intro (0:00)
Muscle & Metabolic Health (5:00)
Moderate vs HIIT Training (14:00)
Are Aging Outcomes Genetic? (16:29)
Longevity vs Vitality (19:15)
Muscle Protein Synthesis (24:40)
Is the Protein RDA Sufficient? (43:03)
Protein Intake for Aging (56:05)
Why Leucine (59:48)
Longevity and Protein (1:03:33)
Cardiovascular Disease (1:16:08)
Protein Distribution (1:25:30)
Questionable Industry Funding (1:29:17)
Meal Timing (1:34:09)
Protein Threshold (1:39:33)
Danger of Cold Therapy (1:43:26)
Important Supplements (1:46:20)
Chronic Kidney Disease (1:49:20)
Outro (1:52:41)
To connect with Donald Layman, PhD, you can find him on Twitter. Check out his website, https://metabolictransformation.com/, to learn more about metabolic health.
Discover additional resources, supporting studies, and more insights in the full show notes.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
Want to support the show?
The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.
Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)
Creator of TheProof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill
Author of The Proof is in the Plants
Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify
Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Download my complimentary two week meal plan and high protein plant performance recipe book
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