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   Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Protein – Which is Best? - NCBI The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution US adults do not consume enough protein, study warns How Protein Works - Part 6: How Much Protein Do I Need? Mind Pump Ep. 775: Dr. Michael Ruscio- Healthy Gut, Healthy You Branched-Chain Amino Acids as New Biomarkers of Major Depression - A Novel Neurobiology of Mood Disorder Mind Pump Free Resources