In the world of health and fitness, protein influencers are all the rage. These individuals encourage us to think about our protein intake and offer tips for increasing our consumption. They claim that consuming extra protein can help us in building muscle, feeling full, and losing weight. But is this really true?
To find out, Science Vs spoke with kinesiology professor Stuart Phillips and nutrition professor Faidon Magkos. In this episode, the discussion covers a range of topics related to protein, including its importance in our diet, how much is considered enough, if additional protein is needed for those who exercise, the potential risks of consuming excessive amounts of protein, the impact of consuming protein immediately after working out, and the relationship between protein intake and weight loss.
The podcast was produced by Rose Rimler and Michelle Dang with assistance from Wendy Zukerman and Meryl Horn. Editing was done by Blythe Terrell with fact-checking by Erica Akiko Howard. The music was composed by Bobby Lord and Bumi Hidaka. Special thanks were given to the researchers who contributed to this episode as well as the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson for their support.
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