Everything you need to know about protein with EC Synkowski
May 20, 2023
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EC Synkowski, an expert in nutrition and fitness, discusses the importance of protein for body composition, protein recommendations, protein sources, and common protein myths. They explore protein intake guidelines for different populations, coaching strategies, optimizing protein intake for health and body composition, protein intake's impact on longevity, and insights on protein timing for muscle growth.
Recreational athletes should aim for 1.6g/kg of body weight for protein intake.
Protein-rich foods in every meal can help increase protein consumption.
High protein intake does not harm kidneys or bone health as commonly believed.
Deep dives
Protein recommendations for different client types
The podcast discusses the protein recommendations for two different types of clients. For overweight or obese individuals, the focus is on improving overall lifestyle habits and finding a sustainable exercise routine. For recreational athletes, the goal is to optimize body composition through hypertrophy training.
Protein intake guidelines
The recommended protein intake for recreational athletes is around 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, which comes out to about 0.7 to 0.8 grams per pound of body weight. Consuming more than this amount is unnecessary for most individuals. For overweight or obese individuals, protein intake is gradually increased to meet the recommended levels.
Tips for increasing protein intake
To help clients increase their protein intake, the podcast suggests including protein-rich foods in every meal and focusing on nutritional diversity. It also highlights the importance of mindful meal planning and making protein a central part of each meal. For individuals struggling with meeting protein goals, the podcast recommends providing a list of lean protein sources and gradually increasing protein servings.
Factors affecting kidney health and protein intake
The podcast debunks the myth that high protein intake is harmful to kidneys. While protein metabolism does produce byproducts that may affect kidney function, they are not detrimental to individuals with healthy kidneys. Studies have shown that protein intake does not negatively impact kidney function and that concerns are often exaggerated.
The link between protein and bone health
Contrary to popular belief, high protein intake does not adversely affect bone health. While some studies suggest that higher protein intake may lead to increased calcium release from bones, it is balanced by increased calcium absorption. Moreover, resistance training, which is often associated with high protein intake, has a positive impact on bone strength and density.
This episode of the podcast was an interview with my friend EC Synkowski. Protein was the main topic of the episode. We discuss the importance of protein for body composition, protein recommendations, protein sources, and common protein myths. Hope you enjoy!
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