Protein for Muscle and Metabolism: When and How much? | Donald Layman PhD

Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012. Dr. Layman has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Dr. Layman has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous awards for his research from the American Society for Nutrition and the National Institutes for Health and for his nutrition teaching. Dr. Layman served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition and the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and on the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism and Nutrition Research and Practice. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota.

In this episode we discuss:
Protein: How much & when should you be eating it?
The ideal macronutrient balance to optimize your metabolism.
The best ways to maintain muscle health.
How does protein affect your body composition?

00:00:00 Is there an optimal level of fat in the diet?
00:02:20 The Grandfather of Protein
00:04:33 Protein and Meal Distribution
00:14:45 Macronutrient Balance
00:22:10 Does Protein Timing Matter?
00:28:40 Protein Synthesis
00:34:01 Your First Meal and Protein
00:41:49 Protein Shakes
00:50:55 How Much Protein?
00:54:30 Plant-based Protein
01:03:16 Longevity
01:09:59 Your Last Meal
01:14:46 Weight Loss and Aging
01:19:38 Protein and Muscle Health

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