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Episode #246: Leveraging Essential Amino Acids for Muscle Growth, Preservation, and Vitality Across the Lifespan

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

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Understanding the Importance of Essential Amino Acids in Health and Healing

The chapter explores the significance of essential amino acids in healing, muscle growth, athletic performance, and overall health, emphasizing their role as the building blocks of proteins essential for tissue repair and various bodily functions. It discusses the importance of obtaining these essential amino acids from the diet through whole food proteins or supplements to support the body's maintenance and rebuilding of essential proteins. The conversation also delves into the differences between plant and animal proteins in terms of digestibility and amino acid content, highlighting the importance of evaluating protein sources based on their efficiency in providing essential amino acids.

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