In this episode of the PILLAR Performance Podcast, Dan Plews welcomes back Dr Eric Helms to discuss the critical role of protein in nutrition for athletes.
Topics covered:
The Importance of Protein in Meals
Understanding Protein's Role in the Body
Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins
Protein Sources and Dietary Considerations
Protein Supplementation: Whey vs. Isolate
The Anabolic Window and Protein Timing
Balancing Protein Intake Across Meals
Understanding Protein Quality and Supplementation
Ethical Considerations in Protein Sourcing
Navigating Protein Intake for Athletes
Protein Requirements for Different Athletic Goals
The Role of Protein in Weight Management
On the PILLAR Podcast we sit down with leaders in their field of research and high performance as well as the founders and builders of the companies that exist within the high performance sporting ecosystem. At PILLAR we are on a mission to get athletes to their start line in the best condition. Enable that by developing clinical micronutrition and performance health supplements across sleep, recovery, inflammation, energy and immunity.
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Dr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/
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