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Quick Hits: The Protein Mistake That Could Be Costing You Muscle in Midlife with Angelo Keely
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. Listen to the full episode here. We talk constantly about eating more protein in midlife. But here is the question we do not ask nearly enough: Is your body actually getting what it needs from that protein? Because there is a big difference between eating protein, digesting protein, getting enough of the right amino acids, and actually giving your body what it needs to maintain muscle as you age. And this becomes especially important in perimenopause and menopause, when preserving muscle already starts getting harder. In this clip you will hear from the episode, with Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion, where we get into something I realized I did not understand nearly as well as I thought I did: essential amino acids. We break down what amino acids actually are, why some proteins are considered “complete” while others are not, why collagen does not count the way many women think it does, and why protein quality may matter just as much as the number of grams you are tracking. Then we get into the part I think is especially important for midlife women: what happens when you are dieting, using a GLP-1, struggling to eat enough protein, or simply noticing that maintaining muscle is getting harder than it used to be. There are some very surprising pieces of research in this conversation that completely changed the way I think about protein supplementation. In This Episode, We Talk About: What amino acids actually are and why your body needs them The difference between essential and non-essential amino acids Why not all protein sources are created equal What actually makes a protein “complete” Why collagen may not count toward your protein goals the way you think Animal protein versus plant protein Whey protein versus essential amino acids Why the amount of protein you needed in your 20s may not be enough anymore What happens to muscle when you are not getting enough amino acids Why calorie restriction can make muscle preservation much harder The GLP-1 and muscle-loss conversation women need to understand A fascinating piece of NASA research on amino acids and muscle Why leucine gets so much attention Why BCAAs are not the same thing as a complete essential amino acid formula Amino acids, hormones, neurotransmitters, mood, hair, skin, and nails When to take amino acids for the greatest benefit Pre-workout versus post-workout versus between meals Whether amino acids can be combined with protein, collagen, electrolytes, and other supplements What to look for when choosing an amino acid product   Sponsors Get 20% off your Cozy Earth Bed Sheet with coupon code HORMONES   Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what’s really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store  Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women’s Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram
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