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AI Summary
- Current RDA for protein (0.8g/kg) is insufficient; optimal intake is 1.2-2.0g/kg for maintaining muscle, improving body composition, and promoting longevity across the lifespan
- Older adults require higher protein intake to overcome anabolic resistance and prevent catabolic crisis—caloric restriction combined with higher protein intake preserves muscle better than restriction alone
- Protein timing effects are minimal for most exercisers; anabolic window is oversold; exercise redirects growth factors like IGF-1 toward repair while mitigating cancer and heart disease risks
Guests on This Episode
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Stuart Phillips
2 podcast appearances