What if the official protein advice you’ve been following is made for you to survive and not to thrive? Skeletal muscle metabolism expert Prof. Stuart Phillips explains why protein intake guidelines are failing you.

Stuart Phillips is a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and one of the most cited researchers worldwide on human protein turnover. If you care about aging well and maintaining your independence, Stuart’s 30 years of experience will fundamentally change how you look at your need for exercise and nutrition.

He explains:

·      When you get the optimal benefits of exercise

·      Why current protein guidelines are outdated

·      The benefits of creatine for physical and mental health

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Muscle: The Underappreciated Key to Total Body Health

04:50 If Exercise was a Pill, Everyone would take it

06:11 Why Your Muscle Health is Actually Brain Health

10:23 The Minimum Effective Dose of Exercise for Longevity

13:53 Lifespan vs. Healthspan, How to Age Well

16:27 Why I Changed My Expert Opinion on Protein

17:31 The Protein RDA: Why 0.8g is Too Low for Muscle Health

19:22 Exercise Bakes the Cake, Protein Is The Icing

24:52 Does Too Much Protein Damage Your Kidneys?

27:15 Plant vs. Animal Protein: Which is Best for Longevity?

33:40 The Concept of Protein Turnover and Daily Repair

42:15 Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable as You Age

51:10 Fighting Sarcopenia, Age-Related Muscle Loss

01:06:37 Take-Home Message: It’s Never Too Late to Start Moving

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