Protein: How Much Do You Really Need? 

Today we do a deep dive into the last decade of sports nutrition research regarding protein intake in strength athletes.  Join us as we breakdown how much protein is enough, when and why you need it, protein quality, and how consuming more protein than you need can hinder your performance in training. Hint: It’s not as much as you think.

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Highlights:

• 1:45 - What is a protein?
• 6:15 - The optimal protein intake for strength athletes & why you shouldn’t eat more.
• 18:00 - Meal timing...in terms of protein.
• 25:00 - Protein quality and some bantering.