An interview with Dr Donald Layman, PhD - Part One

Part One (of Four)


Today it was a real privilege to talk to the a world leading expert, Professor Don Layman about protein. Professor Layman is considered the "Godfather" of protein. I have followed his research over the years and this has been base for my own understanding of the importance of protein and how it works in our bodies.

I believe that protein is the most misunderstood part of our diets and if we optimised our protein intake, we would have much better health. I have summarised a lot of Professor Layman's research in my videos on protein. If you are interested in learning and understanding more, then check these out on YouTube.

Professor Layman and I talk about how much protein we should eat and why older people need more. We delve into the myths that protein causes cancer, kidney disease and osteoporosis. We discuss the best sources and options for vegetarians. We also talk about athletes and kids health. I hope you will enjoy listening as this wonderful and humble man shares his knowledge with us.

Part One (of Four)

Dr Layman discusses;
Protein needs
Muscle maintenance
Role of amino acids
Importance of leucine to trigger muscle growth
How our protein needs change with age
Children, protein needs and growth
Ideal protein ranges for adults
Protein intakes during time restricted eating and fasting
How to keep metabolic rate high and burn fat with calorie restriction
Vegan sources of proteins
Insulin and mTOR response
Leucine and first phase insulin response
Insulin resistance and diabetes

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About Dr Donald Layman, PhD
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012.
Recognised for research about protein and amino acid metabolism, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardio-metabolic health
More than 100 peer-reviewed publications
Has numerous awards for his research and nutrition teaching
Served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition from 1989 through 1993
Currently serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour
On the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism, and Nutrition Research and Practice
Is a consultant to numerous food companies and commodity organizations
Completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry at Illinois State University
Completed his PhD in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota