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Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Vanessa Spina
Protein
Fat Loss
Protein Nutrition
Resistance Training
Body Recomposition
Red Light Therapy
Body Composition
Ketogenic Diet
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Mitochondrial Health
Protein Intake
Bodybuilding
Muscle Protein Synthesis
Caloric Deficit
Muscle Preservation
Healthy Aging
Nutrition
Leucine
Aerobic Exercise
Nutrition Science

Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, author... more

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Recent Guests

Wade Lightheart
Co-founder of BiOptimizers, former natural bodybuilding champion
BiOptimizers
Episode: The Bloating Episode! Beat Bloat, Optimize Digestion & Maximize Nutrient Absorption with Wade Lightheart
Dr. Carlene Starck
A leading nutrition scientist specializing in protein requirements
Episode: Are We Undereating Protein? Why New Research Says Our Needs Are Higher – Dr. Carlene Starck
Dr. Andy Galpin
World-renowned muscle scientist and performance physiologist
Episode: Stuck at 1200 Calories? Why Muscle Is Key to Fat Loss – Dr. Andy Galpin’s Fix for Metabolic Resistance
Will Nitze
Founder and CEO of IQBAR
IQBAR
Episode: Fuel Your Brain & Burn Fat: Inside IQBAR’s High-Protein Formulation
Dr. Samuel Dicken
Research Fellow at University College London
University College London, Centre for Obesity Research
Episode: BREAKING: Landmark New Study on Weight Loss and Ultra-Processed Foods with Dr. Samuel Dicken
Dr. Paul Laursen
World-renowned endurance coach, sports scientist, and co-author of HIT Science
athletica.ai and HIT Science
Episode: Fat Loss & the Fat-Burning Advantage: Boost VO₂ Max, Build Metabolic Fitness & Stay Lean for Life: Dr. Paul Laursen
Dr. Donald Layman
One of the world's foremost experts on protein metabolism
Episode: Breaking News: Big Changes to the Dietary Guidelines Coming & What It Means for Fat Loss, Muscle & Metabolism: Dr. Don Layman (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Eduardo de Souza
Associate professor at the University of Tampa and leading researcher in exercise science
University of Tampa
Episode: Smarter Training for Fat Loss: Science-Backed Body Recomp with Dr. de Souza
Dr. Mike Ormsbee
Leading expert in protein metabolism, fat loss, and muscle building, published over 200 peer-reviewed studies.
Episode: Change Your Shape, Not Just Your Weight: What Most Diets Miss: Dr. Mike Ormsbee Recap!

Host

Vanessa Spina
Host and a highly regarded Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the TONE device, and a sought-after international speaker.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Clear and Informative

    Vanessa has the best guests and information available for anyone following a keto or lower carb diet. She has such a talent for explaining studies in layman’s terms. I never write reviews but listening to her podcast Thai morning (PSMF) I just got so much out of it.

    Thanks, Vanessa 🙏🏻😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fitnessnut 62
    United States20 days ago
  • Red Light podcast

    One long commercial about sales sales sales.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Time well spent?
    Canadaa month ago
  • Wealth of Info

    I love the wealth of knowledge Vanessa brings us through this podcast! Love geeking out on protein, fasting and body comp!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Christian Nutritionist
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I’ve listened to you for years now. I appreciate all the amazing info you provide and the guests you have on. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IreneG1984
    United States10 months ago
  • Leading Edge and Female-Focussed

    Hi Vanessa,

    I’ve been listening to your show for a while and enjoy it more and more as you connect with new researchers and share your own health journey. I like your proactivity in finding new guests instead of cycling through the same ones as other podcasters are hosting. I really enjoyed Dr. Shannon Ritchie this week. She encouraged me to up my weights and burn out instead of fatiguing out which I may have fallen into a habit on. Keep doing what you’re doing as you have filled a niche that o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennySky73
    Canada10 months ago

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Some criticisms include the frequency of sales pitches and occasional distractions in the host's presentation.
Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge and accessible presentation of complex nutritional science.
Many find the host's enthusiasm and clarity in explaining research to be engaging and educational.
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Back by Popular Demand: Dr. Arny Ferrando on Protecting Muscle & Burning Fat
Q: If you were designing a program specifically for PERI or postmenopausal women, what would that include?
Dr. Ferrando recommends combining resistance exercises with essential amino acids intake, focusing not solely on gym workouts but functional activities at home.
Back by Popular Demand: Dr. Arny Ferrando on Protecting Muscle & Burning Fat
Q: What's your opinion on GLP-1s and the growth of that while we're on the topic?
Dr. Ferrando expresses skepticism towards GLP-1 agonists due to their potential to cause muscle loss and emphasizes the need for behavioral changes alongside any medication.
Are We Undereating Protein? Why New Research Says Our Needs Are Higher – Dr. Carlene Starck
Q: What would be an ideal ratio for the essential amino acids to the non-essential?
Dr. Starck mentions the ideal ratio being similar to that of our body composition, which is around 41-42% essential amino acids.
Are We Undereating Protein? Why New Research Says Our Needs Are Higher – Dr. Carlene Starck
Q: Can you walk us through what you found and why this matters for women and anyone focused on fat loss and muscle preservation?
Dr. Starck explains that current essential amino acid requirements may be set too low and this impacts fat loss and muscle preservation, particularly for women.
Fuel Your Brain & Burn Fat: Inside IQBAR’s High-Protein Formulation
Q: What's your advice for people who are considering maybe making something?
Crowded markets are crowded for a reason. The demand is immensely big.

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2. Dr. Carlene Starck
3. Dr. Andy Galpin
4. Will Nitze
5. Dr. Samuel Dicken
6. Dr. Paul Laursen
7. Dr. Donald Layman
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