#299 ‒ Optimizing muscle protein synthesis: t...

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter answers listener questions across a wide range of topics, focusing on practical decision-making and r ...  Show more

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode, Peter takes a deep dive into obicetrapib, an investigational drug that has captured his attention and renewed interest in a ...  Show more

Stuart Phillips, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he also serves as the director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. His research centers on the roles exercise and nutrition play in influencing human skele ...

As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, including a decline in muscle mass and cognitive function. For many of us, exercise and diet play crucial roles in maintaining our health and well-being. But how can the protein we eat affect our abilities to exercise and stay healt ...  Show more

A new study challenges the assumption that you can only absorb and utilize 25 grams of protein in one meal. 

Anything more than this won't increase muscle protein synthesis or anabolic signaling—those excess amino acids will be oxidized (broken down), the thinking went. ...

Dr. Jess Gwin, a recognized expert in nutritional sciences, unveils the profound role of proteins and essential amino acids in our diet. We discuss the critical importance of protein quality and its impact on more than just muscle health—exploring how it influences hunger, brain ...  Show more