The Importance of Essential Amino Acids in Bodybuilding

The majority of our immune responses from our gut are a lot of our hormones synthesized from the gut. It's just ego that makes us call it our second brain. We still want to delude ourselves into thinking we're in charge somehow. How much do you use EAAs with your clients? Do you use them much at all? Yeah, usually about 50.

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My guest this week is Kris Gethin, Editor-in-Chief of BodyBuilding.com & Co-Founder and CEO of Kaged Muscle.

In this episode, Kris and I discuss how you can achieve peak physical performance without sacrificing longevity or health. Historically, this health tradeoff has been common in the bodybuilding and extreme sport communities; an often short lived career (or hobby) with long-term health implications from the physical and biological abuse they put their bodies through. But Kris’ approach is proving otherwise.

The best part of this conversation is that the strategies Kris uses and shares with us are not just for elite athletes, and extremely applicable to anyone interested in making sure their health span is equivalent to their lifespan. So, whether you are a fitness fanatic, biohacker, or just interested in being healthy inside and out, this episode’s expert advice is one you’ve been waiting for!

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Episode Takeways

[05:30] What took Kris from bodybuilding into biohacking?..

[10:50] What metrics does Kris use to measure biological age?

[13:00] What is the importance of genetics when it comes to bodybuilding?..

[14:55] Kris expands on his experience with mold toxicity…

[18:00] What foods are the most problematic for those with mold issues?..

[21:00] Fasting as an athlete…

[30:20] Protein intake requirements…

[37:50] Are frequent small meals or less frequent big meals better?..

[46:38] Are there any good preworkouts?..

[51:10] Recommended post workout fuel…