Today's episode is the second part of a "Nutrition 101" mini series. In this episode we discuss protein, where you can expect to learn about the basic chemical structure of proteins (amino acids, peptides, and so on), essential and non-essential amino acids, digestion, protein quality of food, guidelines for daily protein consumption, BCAA supplements, and more.

2:07 Basic structure of a protein & parts of an amino acid 7:47 Amino acids, dipeptides, peptides, polypeptides, and proteins 9:20 Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary protein structure 16:16 Denaturation of proteins 22:41 Protein digestion in the stomach and intestines 28:36 Essential vs. Non-essential amino acids 30:34 Transamination 33:02 Conditionally essential amino acids 36:27 What is the RDA for protein and how was it set? 43:43 Eating 0.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight 44:50 Eating 0.75 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight 47:12 Protein quality and limiting amino acids 51:43 Vegan/vegetarian diets 55:10 BCAA Supplements 58:01 Eating 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight 1:04:03 Why protein needs are higher when in a calorie deficit 1:05:49 Protein timing (8 small meals vs. Intermittent fasting) 1:11:24 Study: "The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans" 1:16:24 Rabbit poisoning (overconsumption of protein) 1:20:16 Protein intake guidelines for growing children

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