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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 11 MIN

Unlocking Muscle Growth: The Right Protein Intake & Overcoming Anabolic Resistance

from Decoding Health · host Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Decoding Health, the team dives deep into the science behind protein consumption and muscle building, challenging long-standing beliefs about how much protein the body can effectively absorb. Backed by studies from reputable journals like Cell Reports and Frontiers in Nutrition, they reveal that the body can utilize much more protein than traditionally believed—up to 100 grams in a single sitting—as long as there is a biological demand. The conversation covers the importance of timing (especially when breaking a fast), high-quality protein intake, and how factors like age, metabolic health, obesity, and type 2 diabetes influence anabolic resistance. Listeners also learn that short, distributed workouts can still create enough stimulus for muscle growth. This evidence-based discussion empowers individuals to rethink their nutrition habits, especially when trying to gain or preserve muscle. Are you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight.https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFreeAs a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results.https://imbiopharma.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcastThank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

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