Why Most Protein Advice Online Is BS (And How To Spot It Fast) | Luc Van Loon | EP

In this conversation, I discuss persistent protein myths with my guest, focusing on how lab findings can be misread in the real world. We unpack a nocturnal feeding study where 40 g of intrinsically labelled protein was delivered via a nasogastric tube during sleep to test digestion and muscle protein synthesis, and why that does not mean athletes should be buying tubes. We also touch on daily protein recycling, with the body turning over roughly 250–300 g while typical intake might be around 80 g, and consider how this shapes requirements. Finally, we examine collagen claims: useful as a source of glycine and proline yet a low quality protein overall, and why context matters more than any single protein source. The emphasis is on meal and diet quality rather than silver bullets.

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