This Is Why You Need More Protein | Rhonda Patrick
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September 2nd 2024
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Show notes from the full interview
In this video, Rhonda Patrick covers:
- Why the current protein RDA (0.8 g/kg) is too low
- The minimum amount of protein you need to avoid muscle loss
- How much protein you should consume if you're resistance training
- Which animal protein source is best (steak vs. chicken vs. fish)
- How much muscle mass declines as you age
- Why Rhonda thinks muscle mass is like a retirement fund
- Whether or not it's ever to late to start gaining muscle mass
- How omega-3s blunt disuse atrophy
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