300. How to Build Muscle After 50: Protein, Leucine & Amino Acid Timing - Jim Stoppani

Jim Stoppani, PhD, joins Gary Brecka to explain anabolic resistance, why leucine decides whether a meal builds muscle at all, and why he takes his branched-chain amino acids 30 minutes before eating instead of with the meal. Plus protein absorption from whole food versus whey versus free-form aminos, cardio versus weights when time is short, and how to train after 50 without getting hurt. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY’S VIP!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Join Jim Stoppani's Workout Programs!: https://bit.ly/4wYU50G   Connect with Jim Stoppani Website: https://bit.ly/4y3e5A0  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4gD5IFP  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4i9QjOp Facebook: https://bit.ly/46wKcwl  TikTok: https://bit.ly/4cmnSZM  X: https://bit.ly/4i4S9jy  Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKpCYMBIOTIKA: "BRECKACYM30" FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8foX: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 - Intro of Show 04:48 - Creatine as an energy molecule 07:04 - Creatine's brain and memory benefits 07:48 - Creatine and sleep deprivation 08:35 - Monohydrate vs hydrochloride 11:17 - Why creatine wrecks your stomach 16:02 - From Yale to Weider magazines 19:16 - Buzzword labels and underdosing 24:22 - The five pillars of supplementation 26:14 - When to take creatine 28:41 - Building muscle after 50 29:08 - Anabolic resistance and leucine 30:24 - How to actually use BCAAs 34:24 - Whole food vs shakes vs aminos 36:25 - Weights vs cardio on a time budget 41:32 - Myostatin and gene therapy 51:19 - Is the anabolic window dead? 54:15 - Three protein meals beat two 56:21 - The must-have supplements 58:39 - NAD, NMN and aging 1:00:14 - What it means to be an ultimate human Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.  Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices