Optimizing Amino Acids and Protein for Musculoskeletal Health during Periods of Rest or Disuse

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Professor Stuart Phillips.




Speaker: Prof Stuart Phillips, PhD, FACSM, FCAHS, Professor & Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Director, Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE),
McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.

46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism - Milano, Italy
For Healthcare Professionals Only

 

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Professor Stuart Phillips!

* we have a rather famous saying in our lab that its very difficult to out nutrition inactivity, it requires a lot of energy particularly if you are in a hypercatabolic state and more protein

 

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979 citations!

 

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True heavyweight in the field here!

This Is What Everyone Gets WRONG About Protein & Building Muscle!

Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) 12:09 - Why...

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Muscles in Menopause

Move Daily Talks: Muscles in Menopause with Stuart Phillips Ph.D. | EPS. 3 Stuart Phillips Ph.D. discusses the challenges and strategies for building lean muscle during menopause, emphasizing the importance of resistance training, adequate protein intake, and consistent exercise habits, while...

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Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth

13:04-20:35 *The primary driver of accumulating new muscle is definitely the weightlifting lets be clear on that and the protein is the icing on the cake! Pay close attention (16:30-17:32, 41:50-43:23) How much protein can your body actually use in one sitting? Is there an upper limit...

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The Impact of Protein on Muscle Mass Gain: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

Time to cut through all the bull***! https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/performance-nutrition-series-impact-protein-muscle-mass-gain-truth-whole-truth-and-nothing https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei-v8JKwQaOifSyYr8SJTw#/registration Zoom webinar (03/05/2024) Dr. Stuart Phillips is...

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Muscle, Protein, and Aging with Dr. Stuart Phillips

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/muscle-protein-and-aging-with-dr-stuart-phillips/id509969439?i=1000645319227 Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health in Aging. He is a Professor in Kinesiology, and Graduate Faculty in the School of Medicine at...

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Building and maintaining muscle for longevity

Steeltown! Stuart Phillips, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he also serves as the director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. His research centers on the roles exercise and nutrition play in influencing human...

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Do you really need protein powder after a workout?

Many people who exercise believe a protein shake within an hour of their workout will make all those weights they’re lifting worth it. But we’re about to kill the buzz and break down how you can get the same protein you need from food instead.

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The ‘real’ keys to hypertrophy: sorting the wheat from the chaff

Key Takeaways: Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University gave a lecture on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Protein supplementation has a small effect on muscle mass and function, and is more effective in younger individuals compared to older individuals. High load and low load resistance...

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Do testosterone booster supplements work?

Daily fluctuations in testosterone have not been shown to drive muscle protein synthesis. However, supraphysiological steroid doses are anabolic. Many testosterone-boosting agents are on the market, but Dr. Phillips states they are ineffective, and it's better to focus on resistance exercise. In...

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Gaining muscle to combat losing muscle

Dr. Glenn McConell chats with Professor Stuart Phillips from McMaster University in Canada. He is the world's expert on protein needs for optimal muscle mass with exercise. We discussed gaining muscle to combat losing muscle. The discussion centered around resistance training, dietary protein...

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Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well

Prof. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. (McMaster University) ‘Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well' presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting 2022. 2:40 - Sarcopenia: the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function 4:41 - Declines in...

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Exercise: Powerful Medicine for Health and Aging

Imagine a pill that reduced the risk and improved prognosis for all known chronic diseases; it would work regardless of current risk, race, gender, or age. We don't need to test this pill as a large body of data shows its effectiveness. Other beneficial side effects of this pill include reduced...

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Why we need muscle

Developing and maintaining muscle mass could be the key to living vibrantly and extending healthspan. In this episode, Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., helps us understand why muscle is so important and the best ways to develop healthy muscle. We explore practical tips for resistance training, the role...

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How Much Protein Should You Have a Day?

https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep23-prof-stuart-phillips/ Introducing Professor Stuart Phillips, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health at McMaster University. He is a Professor in Kinesiology, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine, and a fellow of both the American...

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Pushups Make Every Day Awesomer for This 101-Year-Old

Pushups Make Every Day Awesomer for This 101-Year-Old He resides in my hometown! This is one in a series of 12 stories that explores the role of strength in modern life. This man lives for exercise. “I’ve always been active and involved in sports,” says John Nagy, a chirpy...

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The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures

REVIEW ARTICLE Front. Nutr., 24 May 2019 | The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures Sara Y. Oikawa, Tanya M. Holloway, and Stuart M. Phillips*...

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Dr. Stu Phillips - Protein Myths, Hypertrophy, Genetic Influence

Dr. Stuart Phillips teaches at one of the big universities in my hometown. Dr. Stu Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health and a Professor in Kinesiology at McMaster University. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of...

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Do multi-ingredient protein supplements augment resistance training-induced gains in skeletal muscle mass and strength? A systematic review and meta

Do multi-ingredient protein supplements augment resistance training-induced gains in skeletal muscle mass and strength? A systematic review and meta-analysis of 35 trials Kerry R O’Bryan, Thomas M Doering, Robert W Morton, Vernon G Coffey, Stuart M Phillips, Gregory R Cox Abstract...

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Thread 'How much protein do you need to gain muscle?'

Apr 29, 2025

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Stuart Phillips, a professor at McMaster University specializing in skeletal muscle health, continues to be a leading voice in protein research.

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• diet; training; protein; muscle/strength; fat loss
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Thread 'Lifting Weights and Menopause: Strength, Muscle and the Midlife Shift'

Jul 8, 2025

Episode 19 of the MenopauseWize podcast, we’re tackling one of the most powerful tools in midlife health: resistance training and its role at menopause and midlife.

Joining us is Dr. Stuart Phillips, a distinguished university professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health and his work centres around the interaction of exercise/physical activity, aging, and nutrition in skeletal muscle and body composition.In this episode,

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• menopause; strength training; muscle/sarcopenia
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• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'How to Build & Maintain Muscle Through Menopause'

Jul 8, 2025

In this episode, we speak with Professor Stuart Phillips, a world-renowned expert in protein metabolism and resistance training, to unpack the science behind maintaining muscle mass, strength, and health as women age. From protein requirements and menopause-specific recommendations to resistance training guidelines and supplement effectiveness, Professor Phillips provides clarity amidst widespread confusion.




Episode highlights:

00:00 – Introduction & welcome
2:00 – Why confusion surrounds protein, muscle & aging...

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• menopause; weight training; muscle; protein
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• Forum: HRT in Women

 

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Thread 'Experts Settle the PROTEIN Debate'

Jul 8, 2025

Bringing together two of the top minds, with differing (though less so now than ever before) perspectives on protein as it relates to health from multiple different angles, watching their circles of agreement overlapping more and more in real time, is amazing. But we push the envelope, ask the right questions and you find where Reality Meets Science.

Finding Peace With Protein

A conversation distilled into actionable insights from Professors Christopher Gardner (Stanford / Harvard) and Stuart Phillips (McMaster University)...

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• muscle; protein; weight training; sarcopenia
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• Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

 

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Thread 'The Muscle Expert | Forget Grip Strength - This Predicts Longevity Better'

Yesterday at 7:08 PM

In this interview renowned exercise physiologist and gerontology expert Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University shares cutting-edge insights into optimizing exercise and nutrition for healthy aging. Dr. Phillips, who has spent decades researching muscle physiology and aging, breaks down the science behind successful aging and reveals why most people are focusing on the wrong metrics.




Chapters

0:00 - Target Audiences: Serious vs Minimum Effective Dose
5:18 - Key Metrics: V02 Max and Functional Tests
8:21 - Body...

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• exercise; nutrition; aging; health
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• Forum: Health & Wellness