MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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
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