The Peptide PhDs Podcast

Get Under the Hood of Protein

July 16 · 57 min · 138.8 MB
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Protein is having a moment—and, as usual, social media has made things complicated. Are you eating too little, consuming too much, or just aggressively shaking powder into a bottle and hoping for the best?

In this episode, the Peptide PhDs get under the hood of protein to explore what actually matters: amino acids, digestibility, leucine, muscle protein synthesis, and why two foods with the same number of protein grams may not deliver the same results. They also tackle the plant-versus-animal showdown, explain why aging muscles may need a little extra seduction, and share practical ways to get more high-quality protein onto your plate.

From GLP-1s and healthy aging to kidney myths, mTOR panic, and the supposedly sacred 30-gram protein limit, nothing is safe from scientific scrutiny—or a well-timed protein pun. It’s smart, practical, slightly cheeky, and packed with information your muscles will absolutely eat up.



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