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Why Low-Protein Diets Can Backfire for Fat Loss: Dr. Dan Moore

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1 Jun 2026 · 1h 12m

Protein intakeMuscle growthNutrition basics

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In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Daniel R. Moore, Professor of Muscle Physiology at the University of Toronto, for a deep dive into protein, muscle protein synthesis, fat loss, and aging. The PSMF Library is officially live 🎉 👉 Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA Dr. Moore explains what muscle protein synthesis actually is, how it's measured in research using metabolic tracers, and why building muscle is about more than just "hitting your protein target." They unpack what ha

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