Dr. Emily Lantz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Science in the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry from Iowa State University, a PhD in Nutrition Science from Purdue University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in skeletal muscle metabolism from the Division of Rehabilitation Science University of Texas Medical Branch.

In this episode we discuss:
Addressing muscle loss during injury and illness.
How does sleep affect protein synthesis?
What affects skeletal muscle mass in older adults?
The difference between animal and plant protein.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:23 Dr. Emily Lantz
00:06:22 Muscle Mass Decline
00:15:04 Leucine and Muscle Loss in Older Adults
00:25:08 How to Build Muscle Mass as You Age
00:26:16 30 Grams of Protein
00:33:19 Diet and Exercise
00:34:37 Fasting and Muscle Health
00:38:43 Getting Enough Protein
00:45:20 Supplementation
00:51:13 Dangers of Bed Rest and Hospitalization
00:59:14 Sleep Deprivation and Muscle
01:03:10 Dietary Protein Distribution
01:05:37 Are Animal Proteins Better?
01:14:06 The Future of Protein Research

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