Episode 73 - Does the timing of my protein matter? | Assistant Prof. Jorn Trommelen

Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

For the last 15 years, we've recommended that athletes space out protein evenly across the day, in 20-40g serves. But is this based on poor assumptions? A new study, published in December 2023, put this narrative to the test. The lead author, Jorn Trommelen, joins us to discuss the results and what it means for you.

Podcast guest:

• Assistant Prof. Jorn Trommelen - Maastricht University
  • M3 Research Group: https://www.m3-research.nl/
  • Jorn's website, Nutrition Tactics: https://www.nutritiontactics.com/
  • Instagram: @nutritiontactics

The study discussed in this episode:

• Trommelen J et al. (2023). The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans. Cell Rep Med. 4(12):101324. DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101324

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