474: Creatine, Protein, or EAAs? What You Actually Need for Muscle Growth, Recovery, and Brain Health | Angelo Keely
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
4.7 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 24 March 2025
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement company focused on science-backed products for performance, recovery, and longevity.
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| 0:00.0 | What up, team? It's episode 474 of The Genius Live. |
| 0:05.5 | The Genius Affleman. |
| 0:10.0 | Max, look at me here. |
| 0:12.0 | Max. |
| 0:14.0 | What is the genius life? |
| 0:17.0 | The Genius Life. |
| 0:24.6 | Yo, yo, yo, what's up everybody? Welcome back to another episode of the show. |
| 0:26.6 | I'm your host, Max Lugavir. |
| 0:27.6 | And as always, this show is about cutting through the noise and giving you the facts that you need to live your healthiest, most vibrant life. |
| 0:34.6 | Today we're diving deep into the science of protein, essential amino acids, |
| 0:39.2 | and creatine. What actually works, what's a waste of money, and how your needs change as you age. |
| 0:45.8 | Joining me is my friend Angelo Keeley, co-founder and CEO of Kion, which is a brand partner of |
| 0:51.3 | this show. Still, this conversation, like every episode, is about facts over marketing. |
| 0:56.0 | No fluff, no gimmicks, just evidence-based insights you can trust. |
| 0:59.0 | We break down the real hierarchy of protein sources, whether way protein counts as ultra-processed, |
| 1:04.0 | and why essential amino acids might be one of the most powerful and overlooked tools for muscle, fat loss, and longevity. |
| 1:10.0 | Plus, we tackle the latest research on creatine, including surprising benefits for your brain. |
| 1:15.4 | And I love when we get to do this. |
| 1:16.6 | We also take your questions that you sent in on Instagram, covering everything from timing |
| 1:20.8 | and dosing to common myths around creatine and protein supplements. |
| 1:24.3 | If you find value in this episode, please share it with someone you care about. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show. It really helps us grow. And hey, just a |
| 1:32.2 | quick reminder, if you're not already getting my free weekly newsletter, you're missing out. |
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