RHR: Why Amino Acids Are the Building Blocks of Life, with Angelo Keely
In this episode, we discuss: What amino acids are and why they’re important The role that amino acids play in muscle protein synthesis The importance of muscle protein synthesis in recovery, metabolism, and aging How to get an adequate amount of protein and essential amino acids Safety and protein intake What to look for in an amino acid supplement and why Kion is unique Show notes: Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, we’re going to talk all about amino acids. I realized I’ve never done a show on this topic or even written an article about them. But I use amino acids regularly to support my performance and recovery, and I have a long history of using them, which I’ll talk a little...