Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information.
His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition.
Alan is the Chief Science Officer of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Alan Aragon’s Research Review (AARR), the original and longest-running research review publication in the fitness industry. Alan maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational & professional athletes — and of course regular people striving to be their best.
In this episode, we cover:
- Key strategies for muscle hypertrophy and the importance of total daily protein intake.
- The role of muscle as an endocrine organ in longevity and health.
- The dynamic cycle of muscle protein synthesis and breakdown for muscle maintenance and growth.
- The integration of resistance training and nutrition for optimal muscle development.
- Comparing plant and animal proteins for muscle synthesis.
- Debunking the "anabolic window" myth, emphasizing total daily protein intake over precise timing.
- Practical recommendations for resistance training, including strategies for increasing strength.
- Gender and age considerations in muscle protein synthesis and the importance of resistance training for older adults.
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(02:07) Muscle as an Endocrine Organ
(03:42) Muscle's Role in Longevity
(05:53) Muscle Protein Synthesis Overview
(12:14) Importance of Protein Intake
(18:14) Animal vs. Plant Protein
(21:09) Amino Acid Profiles and Muscle Growth
(23:29) The Role of Leucine
(24:59) Food vs. Protein Powder
(26:56) Debunking Protein Powder Myths
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