Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
In this podcast, Dr. Warrick Bishop welcomes back Alastair Horscroft to discuss the importance of protein and amino acids in maintaining health, particularly as one ages. Alastair shares his journey from a vegetarian diet, which he believes hindered his athletic performance, to incorporating protein supplements like whey protein, which significantly improved his physical abilities. They emphasize the necessity of consuming adequate protein, recommending about 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight for optimal health. Alastair explains the distinction between protein and amino acids, stressing that amino acids are the essential building blocks for hormones, enzymes, and neurotransmitters.
Takeaways:
- Guest Introduction: Dr. Warrick Bishop welcomes returning guest Alastair Horscroft, who has a diverse background in naturopathy, nutrition, psychology, and fitness.
- Importance of Protein: Alastair discusses the significance of protein in the diet, highlighting its role in muscle and tissue structure, and how he realized its importance after experiencing health issues as a vegetarian.
- Protein Requirements: A general guideline for protein intake is suggested at approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight, with adjustments for individual needs.
- Amino Acids vs. Protein: Al emphasizes viewing protein primarily as a carrier of amino acids, which are crucial for various bodily functions, including hormone and enzyme production.
- Collagen Limitations: Collagen is noted as a popular supplement, but Alastair points out that it is not a complete protein and lacks certain essential amino acids.
- Sarcopenia Awareness: The discussion touches on sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, and how it can be influenced by protein intake and exercise.
- Amino Acid Supplementation: Alastair introduces his product, Frontier Amino Power, emphasizing its high absorption rate of 97-99% compared to traditional protein sources.
- Dietary Choices: The conversation explores the differences between animal-based and plant-based proteins, noting that plant proteins may require higher quantities to meet protein needs.
- Fasting and Protein Intake: Alastair shares his approach to fasting and how he incorporates amino acid supplements to maintain muscle mass during restricted eating periods.
- Quality of Supplements: The importance of choosing high-quality amino acid supplements is stressed, with a caution against lower-quality products that may not provide the promised benefits.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
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