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S1E34: Are We Taking Higher Protein Diets Too Far?
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Eating more protein is currently the mantra being shared by many health leaders and big food has caught on. Are we missing any potential risks in the midst of the high protein movement? This episode covers some of the following topics:
- Lessons learned from the low fat, low carb, and fasting movements
- How higher protein diets are being misused by many
- Understanding the important mismatch between protein intake and energy expenditure
- What happens to excess protein in the body?
- Finding the goldilocks zone for mTOR activation
- Protein intake recommendations for different groups
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