There is likely no other dietary component that inspires as much debate, as far as strength & physique athletes are concerned, as protein. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is a modest 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. This number is based on the general population's estimated average requirement (EAR). However, athletes may require protein for more than just alleviating the risk of a deficiency. The question then becomes; how much dietary protein is required, optimal or even excessive? In this episode, Dr. Leigh Breen gives us an insight into the methodological issues behind current protein requirements and recommendations for the athletic population.
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Leigh Breen's expertise centers on understanding how nutrition and exercise modulate muscle metabolism in healthy (i.e., athletes) and vulnerable (i.e., elderly, obese) populations. Dr. Breen has received extensive training in analytical techniques to study muscle protein metabolism in various subject populations at the whole-body and molecular levels. More specifically, Dr. Breen is interested in the molecular and metabolic interactive effects of exercise and nutrient provision in human skeletal muscle.
Leigh's ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leigh-Breen
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