Protein and Tendon Healing with Dr. David Minkoff

In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Minkoff, an expert in integrative medicine, author of The Search for the Perfect Protein, and an accomplished athlete with 43 Ironman finishes. We discuss the critical role of protein, specifically essential amino acids, in healing injuries like proximal hamstring tendinopathy, optimizing recovery, and improving overall performance. If you’ve struggled with chronic injuries, want to enhance muscle repair, or are curious about how protein intake affects running performance, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 
✔️ How amino acids are the building blocks for tendon repair and injury recovery.
✔️ The impact of protein deficiencies on healing and performance.
✔️ The role of gut health in protein absorption and utilization.
✔️ Why tracking protein intake may not be enough for optimal recovery.
✔️ How Perfect Amino can enhance muscle repair and prevent injuries.
✔️ The truth about collagen for tendon health—does it really work?
✔️ How endurance athletes can optimize protein intake for peak performance.
✔️ Creatine supplementation—should runners be taking it?
✔️ How to structure your protein intake to maximize tendon and muscle recovery.

Key Takeaways: 
🔹 Essential amino acids are crucial for tendon and muscle repair, especially if you suffer from tendinopathy.
🔹 Many runners are protein-deficient despite eating a high-protein diet due to poor digestion and absorption.
🔹 Collagen lacks key amino acids (like tryptophan), making it a suboptimal choice for tendon repair on its own.
🔹 The best sources of protein are high-quality animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs) combined with essential amino acid supplements.
🔹 Taking Perfect Amino before meals or workouts ensures optimal absorption and utilization.
🔹 Runners with injuries should double their essential amino acid intake for enhanced recovery.
🔹 Strength athletes and endurance runners can benefit from creatine supplementation alongside amino acids.

Recommended Products & Resources:
📖 The Search for the Perfect Protein by Dr. David Minkoff –
💊 Perfect Amino – Order from Body Health.
📰 Body Health Newsletter – Get daily insights on nutrition, performance, and recovery. 

Connect with Dr. David Minkoff & BodyHealth:
🌐 Website: https://www.bodyhealth.com

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