Protein 101: Quality, Quantity, Timing & more with Donald Layman PhD
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There is a lot of talk about protein these days on social media and in this episode of Practicallly Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by internationally recognized protein researcher Dr. Donald Layman, PhD, professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Layman discusses the importance of both and quality of protein as well as protein timing throughout the day, including addressing the current trend of recommending 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight and 30 grams of protein per meal. The doctors also discuss how to optimize protein intake during intermittent fasting, the dilemma with protein intake and fasted workouts, and the benefits of protein in people taking GLP-1 medications.
Listen to this information packed episode to learn everything you need to know about optimizing your protein intake, body composition, and health. To learn more about Dr. Layman follow him on X or visit his website www.metabolictransformation.com
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