573: Muscle Up: The Complete Guide to Protein

I have talked about muscle most of the week; why we need it, how it is formed.  Today is the be all to end all when it comes to the main ingredient in muscle; protein.  All protein is not the same and today you will understand how much you need to build muscle and what types.

Things you will Learn in this Episode

  • What your individual needs for protein are
  • The difference between complete and incomplete proteins
  • What amino acids are
  • What function amino acids serve
  • What foods provide what types of protein

Links from this Episode

The Benefits of Drinking Protein Shakes

The Difference Between Complete and Incomplete Proteins

List of Amino Acids and what they do

Protein Requirement Calculator

List of Complete and Incomplete Proteins

 

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