Do You Know What You're Eating for Protein?

We are not eating for protein. We're really eating for those 20 ameno acids, nine of which our essential. Of those nine, we really need the branch chains, especially lucine. And when you increase the lucine threshold enough, you will be able to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. If an individual is younger, they can have a lower dose,. hence, why you saw the same impact in a 24 gram dose of rice.

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