Episode 442: Essential Amino with Angelo Keely

 

There are many different types of amino acids found in nature, but there are only nine essential amino acids that your body needs to thrive and build muscles. Essential amino acids are low-carb athletes’ best friends. They are a great source of energy, aid in muscle growth and recovery, and help in improving performance. However, with the recent surge of amino supplements in the market, many questions about which is best for performance and which are the safest still remain unanswered. This is why Angelo is here today. 

 

Angelo Keely is a successful health entrepreneur and CEO, coach and consultant, fitness enthusiast, outdoorsman, highly engaged father and husband, polyglot, multi-instrumentalist, and world-class beatboxer. As co-founder and CEO, Angelo scaled Kion into one of the most trusted supplement brands in health optimization in four short years. After personally cracking the code to maintain high levels of stable energy himself, Angelo launched Kion in 2017 with fitness guru Ben Greenfield. Kion is an active lifestyle supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a joyful, active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions.

 

During the episode, Angelo talks about essential Amino acids, how they differ from branch chain amino acids, and how to use them in workouts, fasted exercise, or during recovery for maximum benefit as a low carb athlete. 

 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Introduction to the show

[04:00] Today’s topic; Essential Amino Acids

[05:17] Angela's background information 

[09:16] An overview of energy, strength, and recovery bits of Keon's essential amino 

[20:31] How Kion sets itself apart from other supplement producers

[21:46] Strategies on how to find a good supplement out there 

[23:38] Essential amino acids versus branch chain amino acids

[27:34] Why you need to take essential amino acids and the amount to go for 

[32:50] Kion’s essential amino acid Capsules versus whey protein isolates 

[36:33] How much to take to support muscle synthesis as an aging active athlete 

[42:34] Timing for protein and amino acid consumption during strength training

[46:45] Getting to a parasympathetic state and eating meals after workouts 

[54:04] Why essential amino acids are important for endurance athletes 

[56:58] Balancing your goals as an athlete and your fasting strategies 

[01:08:14] Kion sleep formula and how it optimizes sleep and recovery

[01:15:12] Unflavored lactose-free Whey protein isolate without stevia 

Resources Mentioned

Kion supplements: A discount code for you, DEBBIE+KION

Ben Greenfield podcast and blogs

 

Notable Quotes  

• “Aminos are great for energy, strength, and recovery.”
• “Finding trusted sources to recommend supplements can help you get a good supplement.”
• “If a supplement is very cheap, you’re not getting a good deal.” 
• “Branched amino acids are not effective on their own; you must have them in conjunction with other essential amino acids to get the benefits.” 
• “If you are exercising a lot, you’re breaking down more of your muscles and you need more proteins.”
• “As an aging adult, it becomes more difficult to break proteins and you’ve to consume more proteins to get the same utilization as someone half your age.”
• “Science shows that intakes of little amino acids before and more after workouts are the most beneficial.”
• “If you eat more protein and amino acids than you need to stimulate muscle synthesis it does not create added benefits, instead you consume more calories.” 

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