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#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.

2022/9/26

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#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

From farm to nutritional biochemistry: How did Don's background shape his research?

What is Don's philosophy on nutrition, muscle, and metabolism?

Is there a controversial relationship between saturated fat and atherosclerosis?

What are the basics of protein and amino acids?

What are the origin and limitations of the current RDA for protein intake?

How do you determine protein quality, absorption rates, and track intake?

What roles do leucine, lysine, and methionine play in essential amino acids?

Why are ruminant animals vital for producing quality protein?

How do the dietary protein needs of a 16-year-old differ from a 65-year-old?

What are the consequences of protein deficiency in childhood?

What is the ideal timing for muscle protein synthesis and meal size?

What are the protein needs of children?

How important is timing protein intake around training?

What role does leucine play in fatty acid oxidation by muscle?

Do high protein diets aid in fat loss? Insights from Don's clinical trials.

How does industry funding influence nutrition studies?

What are Don's thoughts on plant-based and synthetic 'meats'?

What problems exist with epidemiological studies of dietary protein?

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#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D. 02:02:32 Share

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

From farm to nutritional biochemistry: How did Don's background shape his research?

What is Don's philosophy on nutrition, muscle, and metabolism?

Is there a controversial relationship between saturated fat and atherosclerosis?

What are the basics of protein and amino acids?

What are the origin and limitations of the current RDA for protein intake?

How do you determine protein quality, absorption rates, and track intake?

What roles do leucine, lysine, and methionine play in essential amino acids?

Why are ruminant animals vital for producing quality protein?

How do the dietary protein needs of a 16-year-old differ from a 65-year-old?

What are the consequences of protein deficiency in childhood?

What is the ideal timing for muscle protein synthesis and meal size?

What are the protein needs of children?

How important is timing protein intake around training?

What role does leucine play in fatty acid oxidation by muscle?

Do high protein diets aid in fat loss? Insights from Don's clinical trials.

How does industry funding influence nutrition studies?

What are Don's thoughts on plant-based and synthetic 'meats'?

What problems exist with epidemiological studies of dietary protein?

Shownotes Transcript

#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.