Does Too Much Insulin Make us FAT?

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Paul Saladino6m · 2020-07-25

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Well SupportedIngesting 700-3000mg of leucine with each meal supports muscle protein synthesis and repair for hypertrophy and strength goals.Well SupportedConsuming approximately 29 grams of protein from beef is needed to reach the muscle protein response threshold of 2 to 2.5 grams of leucine.Well SupportedAdequate protein intake, specifically sufficient leucine, is critical for activating muscle protein synthesis in both youth and aging.Well SupportedConsuming approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight appears sufficient to maintain full muscle glycogen stores.Partially Supported

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Ketogenic-adapted individuals can maintain the same amount of muscle glycogen as carbohydrate-based athletes, with potentially similar usage and replenishment rates.

Partially SupportedConsuming at least 4 ounces of high-quality animal protein per meal can trigger muscle protein synthesis, particularly for those aiming to gain muscle.

Partially SupportedConsuming approximately 0.5 grams per kilogram of quality, animal-based protein, three to four times a day, is likely sufficient for improving body composition and increasing lean mass.

Partially SupportedAdding carbohydrate or alanine to an essential amino acid mixture does not enhance human skeletal muscle protein anabolism.

Partially SupportedThe amount of protein per meal needed to trigger muscle protein synthesis might be related to blood volume, not body weight.

Not SupportedLimiting protein intake to 0.75 grams per pound of body weight while on a ketogenic diet for brain health resulted in significant muscle loss.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrate manipulation in resistance training, specifically taking sets to failure, can lead to muscular endurance under load rather than just one-rep max strength.

Partially SupportedMeasuring muscle protein synthesis in a lab setting does not necessarily correlate with long-term gains in muscle size.

Partially SupportedInsulin is anti-catabolic, not anabolic, and carbohydrate addition does not necessarily enhance muscle anabolism or strength.