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The Importance of Weight Training, Protein, and Muscle

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Power of Protein: Essential Amino Acids and Health

This chapter explores the critical roles of dietary protein and its essential amino acids in the body, emphasizing the need for higher protein intake than the recommended allowance. It contrasts the quality of protein sources, particularly animal versus plant proteins, and discusses the importance of meeting protein requirements for optimal muscle health.

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