09 Jun To Your Health: Protein — More Than Just Muscle!
Welcome back to the series which offers a deep dive into the world of health, wellness, and disease prevention with Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi.
Dr. Alan is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, and a respected leader in healthcare. His blogs have featured and will continue to showcase the most current information in his fields: health, wellness and longevity. During Covid, Dr. Alan went radio silent – until recently. Now Dr. Alan is back in action with “To Your Health.”
In this installment of “To Your Heath, Dr. Alan talks about how much protein do we really need — and are we getting enough?
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In this episode of To Your Health Dr. Alan explores why 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight may be far too low, especially if you’re over 50, trying to lose weight, and/or maintain muscle mass.
Highlights of the podcast includes:
• Why 1.6 g/kg/day may be the optimal target for muscle growth and healthy aging
• How one study showed people eating 2.4 g/kg/day lost more fat and gained more lean mass — despite eating more calories
• What happens when older adults increase protein just slightly and do strength training
• A clear explanation of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle starting as early as 30
• Vegetarian? We’ve got you covered with a breakdown of plant-based proteins
• Common myths about protein and kidney health — and who should be cautious
From eggs and edamame to Greek yogurt and lentils, this episode of “To Your Health” gives you actionable tips and research-backed guidance on protein — no matter your age or dietary preference.
To learn more about how to fuel better strength, metabolism, and longevity — one gram at a time – check out Dr. Alan’s podcast below.
Dr. Alan, more:
Dr. Alan Safdi is board-certified in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology and a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. A proven leader in the healthcare arena, he has been featured on the national program, “Medical Crossfire” and authored or co-authored numerous medical articles and abstracts.
Safdi, a long-time Telluride local, has been involved in grant-based and clinical research for four decades. He is passionate about disease prevention and wellness, not just fixing what has gone wrong.
Dr. Alan is an international lecturer on the subjects of wellness, nutrition and gastroenterology and now in partnership on an AI project with Stanford and the Mayo Clinic.
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