In Season 9, Episode #11, Marc sits down with Professor Stu Phillips, PhD, world-renowned protein and exercise scientist from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 

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EPISODE SUMMARY

4:00 – Do low-protein diets increase longevity?

8:25 – Do protein requirements increase as you age?

11:20 – Where is the sweet spot for muscle protein synthesis?

17:30 – Intermittent fasting – does it improve longevity?

22:30 – Markers for Longevity - Grip strength, leg strength, Vo2max?

28:50 – Does HMB provide superior benefit to Leucine?

36:20 – are potato and cricket protein viable options?

42:40 – Minimum effective dose – resistance training?

49:00 – Interference effect – how big an issue for athletes?

51:30 – Metabolic health in offensive lineman

53:00 – Is testosterone a reliable marker for a good training program?

56:00 – Stu nutrition and training regime

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