Start of Arny Ferrando's episode recap is at 14:00 minutes. In today's Friday solocast, Vanessa Spina recaps her recent interview with Arny Ferrando, one of the world's leading experts on human muscle protein metabolism — and explains why fat loss problems are often muscle problems in disguise.

The episode opens with two brand-new studies that challenge common fat-loss assumptions, including new findings on hydration and body fat loss, and surprising research linking resistance training with intelligence and cognitive performance.

From there, Vanessa distills the most important insights from her conversation with Dr. Ferrando, including why simply eating less often backfires, how aging and hormonal changes impair muscle metabolism, and what most people misunderstand about protein needs, circulation, and metabolic slowdown.

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🧠 In This Episode, You'll Learn

• Why a basic habit most people overlook can quietly stall fat loss

• How strength training affects far more than muscle and appearance

• Why eating less often worsens metabolic adaptation over time

• What actually changes in muscle as we age — especially in women

• Why protein intake becomes more important, not less

• The missing link between circulation, amino acids, and body recomposition

🔬 Studies Mentioned

• Water intake and body fat loss (PubMed ID: 39585691)

• Resistance training and intelligence (Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2025)

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🎙 The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and not nutritional or medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making major dietary or lifestyle changes.