Build Muscle with This Overlooked Micronutrient | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 41
In this episode, we break down a fascinating study on Vitamin D and nutrient partitioning, and how it helps your body turn excess calories into muscle instead of fat by lowering myostatin and boosting leptin sensitivity. Then, we tackle some questions: Will you lose muscle after a week of barely eating due to illness? And what’s the best way to recomp? Plus, we sprinkle in a discussion on parenting and grit—why letting kids struggle a little can actually make them stronger in the long run.
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00:00 Taekwondo Story
10:00 Understanding Nutrient Partitioning and Vitamin D
20:45 The Role of Myostatin in Muscle Growth and Genetics
22:30 Understanding Grit and Resilience in Parenting
30:00 The Balance of Problem Solving and Independence
32:50 Will I Lose Muscle During Illness and Low Calories
35:55 Body Recomposition: Strategies and Considerations
41:00 Strength Training Guarantees Results
42:15 Future Programming Plans
43:35 Genetics & Athleticism
49:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics
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