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Aug 2024
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2673: How Does Protein Improve Your Fitn...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2673:

David Cameron-Smith delves into the crucial role proteins play in fitness, explaining how different amino acids, such as leucine, glutamine, and tryptophan, contribute to muscle repair, gut health, and mental well-being. Learn the science behind optimal protein intake and how to incorporate these vital nutrients into your diet for better exercise recovery and overall health.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/nutrition/protein-power/

Quotes to ponder:

"Leucine has the ability to increase the activity of the protein-making machinery in muscles."

"Dietary glutamine can maintain the healthy integrity of the many millions of cells that line the digestive tract."

"Transport of tryptophan into the brain enables the many neurons of the serotonergic system to make serotonin, which influences mood and mental health."

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