Essential Amino Acid Supplements, Recovery, and Health with Angelo Keely

The human body is composed of complex biological systems, each with its own set of functions. What we consume influences how well these systems work. Nutrients are the building blocks for keeping a healthy body, with amino acids at the core of this. But how do they work, and why do we need to have enough daily intake?

In this episode of Radically Loved, Rosie speaks with Angelo Keely about the science behind amino acids and bodily function. He explains why essential amino acids are crucial for building and maintaining muscles. Angelo also provides guidelines on how best to consume amino acids through food and reputable amino acid supplements.

If you want to know how to reap the benefits of optimal amino acid consumption, this episode is for you!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover why amino acids are essential to maintaining a healthy body, especially your muscles.
Find out how to best consume amino acids, even if you're a vegetarian or vegan.
Learn how to utilize amino acid supplements in your diet and lifestyle effectively.

Resources

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Read this study on amino acids minimizing loss of muscle mass and strength
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Episode Highlights

[03:37] About Kion

Kion is a supplement and food company focused on helping people live long, active lives.
Tune in to the full episode to hear about Rosie's marathon journey!

[05:06] Why Amino Acids are Important

Few endurance athletes and cardio enthusiasts realize how vital amino acids are to their performance.
About 55 to 60% of your body is water. The rest consists of amino acids in the form of proteins.
Proteins are the building blocks of life, making up the muscles, organs, and neurotransmitters.

[06:13] Angelo: “The reason why protein is so important is because of the amino acids. If you do not eat amino acids, then you can't have things like organs and muscle and enzymes throughout your whole body and neurotransmitters function.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[06:32] Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are the active component of protein, which stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
There are nine essential amino acids primarily found in animal protein.
Consuming the proper serving size of animal protein stimulates muscle protein synthesis. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how this works!
Muscle breakdown begins after a few hours without consuming essential amino acids.
Running and cardio stimulate more muscle protein breakdown.

[07:58] Angelo: “Anytime that you go a few hours without consuming essential amino acids, either as a dietary supplement or in the form of a really good protein, you start breaking down muscle. You will actually start having a net muscle loss.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[08:30] On Dietary Supplements

Essential amino acids in dietary supplement form have at least a two to threefold greater impact on healthy adults.
The effect is more substantial for less healthy individuals.

[10:05] For Vegetarians and Vegans

Angelo grew up pescatarian. His parents were into alternative natural health.
Due to their diets' nutrient density and profile, vegetarians and vegans have to work hard to get enough amino acids
Their diets have a low amount of protein relative to other macronutrients.
Only a few plant foods contain nine essential amino acids, including quinoa, buckwheat, and soy.
You must have an intake of all nine essential amino acids, or you'll end up with net muscle loss.

[11:55] Angelo: “You must eat all nine essential amino acids to have this thing we're talking about—muscle protein synthesis. If you only have six, your body will try to pull the other amino acids out of your existing tissue, out of your muscle, so you end up like having a net loss.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[15:28] Utilizing Supplements

Kion Aminos are ideal for supplementing vegan diets because they are plant-based. It is best taken two to three times per day.
Supplements are not meant to replace your diet.
Listen to the entire episode for the NASA study on amino acids preventing muscle loss!
Kion Aminos will help you reach your daily essential amino acid requirements and support physical training.

[16:13] Angelo: "When you think about what dietary supplements are—the idea of a supplement is to supplement your diet; it's not to replace your diet." - Click Here to Tweet This

[19:17] Recommended Dietary Allowances

The RDA protein requirements are the absolute minimum needed.
The body's ability to stimulate muscle protein synthesis degrades as you hit age 40.
0.7 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight is best for maintenance. Meanwhile, 1 gram of protein is ideal for weight loss or training.
Amino acid supplements aid endurance athletes in maintaining muscle and getting an additional fuel source.

[24:13] Choosing a Supplement Brand

Check the brand’s label. There shouldn’t be a load of jargon.
Consider how the brand markets itself and its product.
Talk to people you trust for recommendations.
Ineffective supplement brands are cheaper because they cut corners.

[25:50] Angelo: “This is something you're consuming [and] putting inside your body. You don't want them cutting corners on that, and that's really the only way brands get cheaper is—by cutting corners.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[26:18] The Purpose of Building Kion

It goes back to Angelo's parents' natural health lifestyle and business.
Kion Aminos is optimal for muscle and body composition and mitochondrial health.
The vision for Kion was to build the most integrated company with aligned words and actions.
Kion products are rigorously researched, tested, and of quality.

[31:19] Emotional Health Benefits

All of the precursors of our neurotransmitters are amino acids.
Make sure your intake of amino acids is enough to avoid mood imbalances.

About Angelo

Angelo Keely is the CEO and co-founder of supplement and functional food company Kion. Angelo has built multiple successful companies in the health and fitness, software, creative business consulting, and behavioral health industries as an executive leader. He has also established leadership in Fortune 100, start-up, and small business spheres.

If you want to connect with Angelo, visit his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.