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Jul 2024
1h 12m

Plant protein and strength: all you need...

Zoë
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Did you know you can build muscle just as effectively with plant protein as with animal protein? In this episode, nutritionist Simon Hill, and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz, explain how our bodies use protein to build muscle and highlight the health benefits of plant proteins, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabete ... Show More
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