Modern Wisdom cover image

Modern Wisdom

#793 - Menno Henselmans - The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle

Jun 6, 2024
01:26:31
Snipd AI
Menno Henselmans, a fitness coach, researcher, and author, discusses evidence-based nutrition, including protein absorption, flexible dieting, caffeine's impact, and the importance of sleep and recovery foods. They also explore underrated bodybuilding foods and the influence of branding on product effectiveness, plus delve into the evolution of dietary choices and fitness identity.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Adequate sleep is crucial for fat loss and muscle gain, impacting metabolism, training performance, stress levels, and overall health outcomes.
  • Artificial sweeteners, in moderation, aid in weight management by satisfying sweet cravings without excess calories.

Deep dives

Importance of Sleep Duration and Quality on Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

Adequate sleep, lasting around 7-8 hours per night, plays a crucial role in fat loss and muscle gain. Research indicates that reduced sleep duration, such as sleeping 5-6 hours instead of 7-8 hours, can lead to over 50% decrease in fat loss and double the muscle loss. Apart from influencing metabolism, sleep deprivation can impact training performance, stress levels, and overall health outcomes. Prioritizing sufficient and quality sleep is essential for optimizing body composition and overall well-being.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode