Episode 248: The Impact of High Protein Intake: A Scientific Deep Dive with Dr. Jorn Trommelen

Listen in as Dr. Jorn Trommelen joins the Flex Diet Podcast to discuss his research on protein dosing, revealing the outcomes of ingesting 100 grams of protein in a single sitting. Together with Dr. Luke Van Loon and a team of experts, they've unveiled some surprising effects of high protein intake that could shake up our understanding of nutrition. I also share exclusive insights on protein strategies and hint at the special content available only to newsletter subscribers. 

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Episode Chapters:

• (0:00:00) - Protein Dosing Study With Dr. Trommelin
• (0:08:26) - Specialization and Limitations in Research
• (0:17:35) - Protein Distribution
• (0:30:56) - Protein Intake and Muscle Breakdown
• (0:35:18) - Protein Breakdown and Autophagy Importance
• (0:49:02) - Protein Digestion and Comparison of Proteins
• (1:03:45) - Protein Recommendations and Flexibility

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About Dr. Trommelen:

Jorn earned his MSc in Nutrition and Health with top honors at Wageningen University & Research Centre. He then obtained his PhD in Muscle Metabolism at Maastricht University, at one of the leading laboratories in that field. He now works at Maastricht University as an Assistant Professor.

His research focuses on protein ingestion to optimize post-exercise muscle protein synthesis. In addition, he investigates carbohydrate metabolism during and after exercise.