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2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely
Coming back to his roots. Angelo’s background, personal story, and how he got involved with Kion. (1:37)
Breaking down the role and importance of essential amino acids (EAAs). (9:39)
The fundamental importance of building and maintaining lean muscle as we age. (13:05)
The nuance in daily protein intake. (16:53)
What leads to protein muscle synthesis? (20:37)
What is the most anabolic whole source of protein? (27:56)
Is a high protein diet less important in a bulk than it is in a cut? (28:30)
How much does the intensity of your training dictate this? (30:56)
Why supplement with essential amino acids over taking protein powder? (34:57)
Questioning the validity of these studies. (44:20)
The value of protein for someone who is injured or hurt. (51:19)
The best time to take EAAs. (58:24)
The difference between BCAAs and EAAs. (1:04:04)
Sharing in a fair context. (1:10:30)
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