Episode 121 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dr Dan Moore PhD (University of Toronto).

Discussion Topics Include:

Amino acids as fuel
Protein requirements of endurance athletes - overview
Exercise-induced skeletal muscle remodelling: impact of training and importance of protein in recovery process
Muscle protein synthesis: relevance to endurance athletes
"Total, Type, and Timing" considerations (incl plant vs animal protein)
Beyond muscle protein synthesis: Protein & glycogen synthesis and protein & immune function
Future perspectives for research and practice

Key Papers Discussed / Referred to:

Beyond muscle hypertrophy: Why dietary protein is important for endurance athletes (App Physiol Nutr Metab, 2014)

Related Podcast Episodes:

Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Instagram Marketing for Small Business with Jenn Herman