Unlocking the Power of Protein - Dr Eric Helms x Dr Dan Plews

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Dr Eric Helms joins Dr Dan Plews to discuss the critical role of protein in nutrition for athletes.

In this episode of the PILLAR Performance Podcast, Dan Plews welcomes back Dr Eric Helms to discuss the critical role of protein in nutrition for athletes. Topics covered: The Importance of Protein in Meals Understanding Protein's Role in the Body Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins Protein Sources and Dietary Considerations Protein Supplementation: Whey vs. Isolate The Anabolic Window and Protein Timing Balancing Protein Intake Across Meals Understanding Protein Quality and Supplementation Ethical Considerations in Protein Sourcing Navigating Protein Intake for Athletes Protein Requirements for Different Athletic Goals The Role of Protein in Weight Management On the PILLAR Podcast we sit down with leaders in their field of research and high performance as well as the founders and builders of the companies that exist within the high performance sporting ecosystem. At PILLAR we are on a mission to get athletes to their start line in the best condition. Enable that by developing clinical micronutrition and performance health supplements across sleep, recovery, inflammation, energy and immunity. Dr Eric Helms: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Dr Dan Plews…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Dan Plews

Guest: Dr Eric Helms

Topics covered

• protein in nutrition
• athlete dietary considerations
• protein supplementation
• protein quality
• weight management

Keywords

• protein
• nutrition
• athletes
• supplementation
• dietary considerations
• weight management
• anabolic window

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Organizations: PILLAR Performance

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