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“Search for the Perfect Protein” Book Interview with Dr. David Minkoff

July 2, 20193 min read

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FEW TAKEAWAYS

1. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein

-22 amino acids, 8 essential amino acids.

-The other 8/the essential amino acids-– are amino acids that the body cannot make on its own; they must come from our diet.

2. Not all proteins are the same

Our body has to convert what we eat into human protein to attain true protein benefits. Only part of it is utilized the other is converted to carbohydrates.

Fun fact –

Chicken – 33% utilizable
Egg – 48% utilizable
Whey or pea protein – 17%

3. The population of people lacking in Essential amino acids

-surgical candidate/ pregnancy
-Athlete
-vegetarians
-Elderly

4. Barriers to absorption

Medications- antiacid meds- Prilosec
Disease- SIBO
“Restore your health, restore your gut!

5. Myth Buster

Collagen and Bone broth are great sources of protein. True or False

FALSE
Collagen and bone broth which is rich in collagen has poor utilization. Therefore not a great source of protein. Rich in minerals and vitamins. so, can’t attain protein benefits from those.

Research shows that eating protein benefits performance when eaten before and after exercise. It helps increase muscle recovery and serves as effective muscle ache treatment.

Busting protein myths and revealing the truth about the protein benefits and chronic illness connection! Don’t miss this incredible episode to learn about protein benefits, how much you need, which tests to do and case studies of success.

Dr. David Minkoff, BIO

Dr. David Minkoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement.

He is board certified in pediatrics and has completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of California in San Diego, which included research in developing new medicines to fight viral disease. As a clinical faculty member at the University, he also served as co-director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Palomar Medical Center.

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