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World Protein Expert Dr. Don Layman is BACK!!

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

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The Role of Age in Muscle Protein Breakdown

If energy is down, then AMP kinase will shut down mTOR. If energy is high enough, it will up-regulate it. So all of them are balanced and it's sensing protein, energy, hormones and exercise all at the same time. It does it a little differently during life. If you're a child, the hormone part is more important. And if you're an older adult, the exercise and protein become more important. Your age sort of depends on how muscle regulates it.

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