In this episode, I talk with PhD candidate Tanner Stokes from McMaster University in Ontario all about protein. For a free 7 Day Natural Bodybuilding prep course go to: https://members.healthmastery.co/optin1592314349648 For 1:1 Bodybuilding coaching: www.Healthmastery.co My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammc192/ Stu Phillip's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mackinprof Tanner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tjstokes5?lang=en Tanner on Pubmed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Stokes+T&cauthor_id=29414855 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and background 07:00 What is protein used for in the body 15:26 Factors that affect MPS 19:46 Can you add Leucine to poorer quality protein sources 22:07 Can we just eat only Essential Amino Acids? 31:44 EAAs during exercise, are they useful? 36:06 Why is MPB important? 43:54 Does collagen protein have utility? 47:52 Should we consume slow digesting protein before bed? 54:40 More about Tanner and His work