#99: NUTRITION - Is Consuming 16% Protein Optimal for a Diet?

A certain podcast clip went viral this week of a leading geneticist claiming that we should all be aiming to consume 16% of our Calories from protein and that eating above this ’sweet-spot’ would have adverse effects. In this week’s episode, I give my take on the statement by covering what the science tells us and give my perspective on what amount of protein we should be consuming to improve or maintain our health. 

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep99 

TOPICS 

01:19 - Why recommendations based on %ages are just plain wrong! 

11:00 - What the research tells us the optimal protein intake for health is 

17:40 - Are high protein intakes safe for your kidneys? 

21:40 - Why experts need to stay in their lane 

25:00 - How the fitness industry needs to improve by stopping the attacks on peoples’ appearance.