The Jesse Chappus Show 615: This Is What Everyone Gets Wrong About Protein & Building Muscle! | Dr. Stuart Phillips
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Aug 27, 2024 
Dr. Stuart Phillips, a leading expert in Skeletal Muscle Health at McMaster University, challenges common myths about protein and muscle building. He highlights the crucial balance between protein intake and muscle degradation, stressing the importance of consuming enough protein, especially at breakfast. The discussion extends to the effects of aging on muscle mass, advocating for increased protein and resistance training for those over 40. Additionally, he emphasizes the roles of magnesium and quality supplements in overall health, while debunking misconceptions about protein's effects on health.
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Muscle Growth and MPS
- Protein and resistance exercise are key for muscle growth in adults.
- Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) involves continuous turnover of amino acids, like replacing bricks in a wall.
Protein Breakdown and Autophagy
- Don't block protein breakdown, as it's crucial for muscle health unless critically ill.
- Extended fasts can upregulate autophagy, which clears out damaged proteins.
Phillips' Fasting Routine
- Stuart Phillips practices a form of intermittent fasting unintentionally.
- He consumes a double espresso and exercises before his first meal, often 12-14 hours after his last.