Health & Fitness
In Episode #137 I sit down with scientist Hamilton Roschel to discuss his recent study investigating whether the source of protein, animal or plant, affects muscle strength and growth in young healthy adults performing resistance training.Specifically we discuss:Why this study was performedWhat the study methodology wasWhat makes this study uniqueWhat the hypothesis was going into the studyThe study results and what we can and cannot saySupplements for improving performance (e.g creatine and beta-alanine)and moreWho is Hamilton Roschel?Hamilton Roschel currently works at the School of Physical Education and Sports / School of Medicine, University of São Paulo. He does research in Nutrition and Sports Medicine, is the Head of the Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group and Head of the Laboratory of Assessment and Conditioning in Rheumatology.Resources:The study: High-Protein Plant-Based Diet Versus a Protein-Matched Omnivorous Diet to Support Resistance Training Adaptations: A Comparison Between Habitual Vegans and OmnivoresBeta-Alanine study Hamilton referred toCreatine and brain health study written by Hamilton and his teamFollow Hamilton on InstagramSupport the show?If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes.Hope you enjoy this episode.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports PhysiotherapistCreator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsConnect with me on Instagram and TwitterDownload my two week meal plan