Amino Acids + Why You Need Them w/ Angelo Keely

EP. 87: Join my NEW community for Gen X women: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/drtyna/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this episode, I sit down with Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion to do a deep dive into essential amino acids. I learned so much from his interview and I cannot wait to share it with you. Try KION and save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases at getkion.com/drtyna On This Episode We Cover: 3:35 - Why supplements should be used to supplement! 4:40 - Micronutrients: Carbs, Fat & Protein 6:07 - How protein acts in the body 9:44 - Why you need amino acids to stimulate protein synthesis 12:15 - Aging and processing protein 13:50 - Benefits of free form amino acids 16:55 - Consuming amino acids stimulates protein synthesis + NASA studies to back it up 21:50 - Women, aging and weight loss 25:23 - Increased protein and amino acid intake allows you to lose fat and gain muscle 28:35 - Should you consume protein adjacent to a workout? 31:10 - What amino acids do in the body 33:19 - How to get more out of resistance training 35:38 - Protein powder vs. collagen powder 38:36 - Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) 40:51 - Essential amino acids and what makes a good product 43:41 - Serving size of amino acids 47:50 - Aminos and energy 50:10 - Mitochondrial health and aminos Try KION and save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases at getkion.com/drtyna Further Listening: Movement Overrides Pain | Solo Episode Get full access to Dr. Tyna Show Podcast & Censorship-Free Blog at drtyna.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.