On today’s show Erin sits down with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions. Angelo knows his stuff when it comes to protein intake, so this is exactly what this episode is all about - protein needs, different types of protein, amino acids, strategizing protein intake for muscle mass, and why building muscle is a worthwhile health investment. Like Erin, Angelo does not subscribe to any one diet dogma, so it was great to get his well rounded thoughts on all things protein and amino acids. Erin enjoyed talking to him so much that she lost track of time, so we know you’re gonna love this discussion, too! In this episode: -Get to know Angelo Keely, co-founder of Kion Aminos [4:18] -Why building muscle supports longevity, healthy aging, and fat loss [10:44] -Anabolic resistance and using amino acids for aging, stress, injury and sickness [13:04] -The metabolic impacts of protein intake and maintaining muscle [16:40] -How the body uses plant proteins, animal proteins, and raw amino acids [19:22] -The optimal combination of amino acids for muscle protein synthesis [21:05] -Recommendations for protein intake based on your weight and goals [25:45] -How essential amino acids prevent muscle loss while fasting [35:50] -Whole food options to increase your protein [39:38] -Using amino acids to support blood sugar regulation between meals [45:05] -Leveraging amino acids for fasting with chronic SIBO and GI issues [46:48] -Whey protein powders or amino acids - which one should you use? [47:47] -The best way to leverage Kion Aminos for building muscle when resistance training [52:15] -Angelo’s thoughts on Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) [54:06] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/233-protein-intake-building-muscle-mass