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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Unlocking Protein's Power | Dr. Jess Gwin on Essential Amino Acids and Muscle Health

May 7, 2024
01:19:17
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Dr. Jess Gwin discusses the profound role of proteins and essential amino acids in our diet. She explains how protein quality impacts hunger, brain function, and satiety. Dr. Gwin explores the limitations of current dietary guidelines and future research needed. Insightful perspectives on protein intake and its role in health are shared.
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Quick takeaways

  • Protein quality is crucial for appetite control and weight management, not just muscle health.
  • Current dietary guidelines lack transparency on essential amino acid content, hindering optimal protein choices.

Deep dives

Dr. Jess Gwen's Research Background and Transition to Focused Studies on Essential Amino Acids

Dr. Jess Gwen discusses her research journey, starting with her interest in nutrition and exercise science during her time as a former athlete at the University of Missouri. She highlights her experience working with Dr. Heather Leide, focusing on dietary protein in healthful interventions to improve appetite control and weight management. Transitioning to her doctoral training, her research included full-feed interventions using high-quality proteins to understand how protein consumption impacts an individual's appetite response. She also delves into her interest in marrying dietary interventions with how they impact sleep.

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