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Plant protein can absolutely support muscle. But protein grams alone don’t show protein quality.

I want to know: What amino acids are actually in those 25 grams?

Leucine is an important nutrient signal for mTOR and muscle protein synthesis. That becomes increasingly important when we’re trying to build muscle, preserve lean mass during fat loss, or protect against age related muscle loss.

So make sure your favorite protein is actually doing something for your muscle.

Not all beef protein powders are created equal. 👀

If your goal is building or preserving muscle, don’t just look at the grams of protein check the amino acid profile.

Look for:
→ All 9 essential amino acids
→ Adequate leucine to support muscle protein synthesis

This will tell you whether the protein is primarily muscle building protein or collagen derived.

Read past the front of the label. Your amino acid profile matters. 💪

A reminder to keep saying yes to the things that scare you a little.

Today, mine was the Redox Revolution Podcast. Dr. Seeds is a visionary in cellular medicine and the foremost authority when it comes to peptide therapy so being able to learn from and share clinical insights with him is an incredible honor. Thank you for the opportunity Dr. Seeds, Matthew, and Maddie it was truly a pleasure hanging out today SSRP Institute Redox Medical Group

Keep learning. Keep showing up. Keep putting yourself in rooms that put you out of your comfort zone you will meet incredible people doing incredible things.

Not all protein is created for the same job. 👀

Collagen is protein but it’s NOT your muscle building protein.

Collagen is low in essential amino acids needed to maximize muscle protein synthesis and doesn’t provide the same muscle building stimulus as complete proteins like whey, dairy, eggs, meat, or a properly formulated plant protein.

But that doesn’t mean collagen is useless. Far from it.

Collagen provides specific amino acids especially glycine, proline & hydroxyproline that support:
✨ Skin elasticity & structure
🦴 Bones & connective tissue
💪 Tendons & ligaments
🦵 Joint health
💅 Hair & nails

Think of it this way:

Complete protein → prioritize for muscle.
Collagen → use strategically for connective tissue + structural support.

Your collagen scoop can absolutely have a place in your routine just don’t let it replace the complete protein your muscles need.