'we Do Science' - The Guru Performance Podcast

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: Episode 70 - 'Nutrition and Metabolism for Endurance Sports' with Professor Asker Jeukendrup Episode 28 - &apo