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Aug 2024
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E162 - Protein Supplementation Questions...

Aidan Muir and Leah Higl
About this episode

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, address the common questions and misconceptions around protein supplementation. 

 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:45) - Protein Is Harmful for Kidneys?

(3:57) - The Anabolic Window

(5:11) - Do You Need Protein Supplements to Hit Your Total Intake?

(5:56) - Can Dietary Protein Have a Harmful Effect on Bone Health?

(8:27) - Is There a Limit to How Much Protein You Can Absorb in a Meal?

(10:22) - Does Consuming Excess Protein Increase Fat Mass?

(10:53) - Should You Have Casein Before Bed and Whey Post-workout?

(13:24) - Do Plant-Based Protein Supplements Work as Well as Whey Protein?

 

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

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