
The Optimal Protein Podcast
The Amino Acid Truth for Fat Loss: Why Protein Labels Are Misleading with Dr. Hans Stein
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22 Jun 2026 Β· 1h 18m
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In this episode, Vanessa Spina interviews Dr. Hans H. Stein, Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, about protein quality, amino acid digestibility, and why "grams of protein" on a label do not always reflect what the body can actually use. The PSMF Library is officially live π π Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA . Stein explains why we do not technically need protein β we need digestible indispensable amino acids β and why this matters for m