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In this episode, Vanessa Spina speaks with Dr. Stuart Phillips, a leading expert in muscle physiology and protein metabolism from McMaster University. They discuss common myths in women’s fitness, the latest research on protein requirements, and practical strategies for building muscle at any age.

Key Topics:

• Why the current RDA for protein may be too low for optimal muscle health

• What “lifting heavy” really means and if it matters for bone density and muscle growth in women

• Does the anabolic window matter? 

• How hormones actually impact muscle growth

• If women’s protein needs are higher than men’s, especially for active or aging women... and more!

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