In this interview we discuss:
• How he got into studying protein’s effects (2:44)
• Why there is really only a daily requirement for protein (3:10)
• The implications of overfeeding on protein – do you get fat? (8:30)
• Why eating more protein can help with fat loss (11:30)
• Is there a negative effect of too much protein then lower amounts? (12:20)
• How specifically does protein help make bigger muscles? (15:01)
• Are BCAAs needed? (17:04)
• What is the effect of leucine? (18:37)
• Is there really a leucine threshold that you need per meal? (20:10)
• Can you really only use 30 grams of protein in one meal? (23:37)
• How much protein do you need based on your training? (26:54)
• What happens when you eat too much protein? (30:09)
• Does too much protein damage your kidneys? (34:05)
• Mice vs. humans for kidney function (39:31)
• The effects of lifting on protein (43:40)
• How much muscle do you lose from not eating protein? (45:14)
• Do you need a protein supplement? (47:48)
• Is there a post exercise anabolic window? (48:03)
• Summary of key points (49:01)