Protein is the one macronutrient you can’t live without.. but it’s not just about hitting a daily number. It’s about quality, timing, and making sure your protein actually contains the key amino acids your body needs to build and maintain muscle. One of the most important of those is leucine, the trigger for muscle protein synthesis.In this episode of Candidly with Coffee, we break down the science of protein timing and why leucine matters for anyone looking to get stronger, build muscle, and thrive in midlife.What you’ll learn:✔️ Why protein timing isn’t as complicated as the internet makes it seem✔️ The truth about the “anabolic window” and post-workout protein myths✔️ What complete proteins are and why leucine is the real trigger for muscle growth✔️ How much leucine you actually need in each meal✔️ Why vegans and vegetarians may need to supplement with leucine or BCAAsIf you’ve ever been confused by conflicting protein advice, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what really works.#ProteinTiming #LeucineMatters #MidlifeFitness #MuscleProteinSynthesis #StrengthOver40 #CandidlyWithCoffee #PodcastJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8nonbBsA-mTli1KLlHlrA/joinWork with Jeaninehttps://www.jeanineescobar.comMike's YouTube Channel:  @escoelitemindsetMike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@escoelitemindsetSupport our Sponsors1UP Nutrition Code: JEANINEhttps://www.1upnutrition.com /discount/jeanineTranscendhttps://www.transcendcompany.com/escoeliteMegaFit Meals - Code Jeanine https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/p75q7Built Bar Code: MRSCEOJhttps://builtbar.com?baapp=MRSCEOJSupport us by following on Social MediaAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsceo_jLTK Fashion Links: https://www.shopLTK.com/explore/MrsCEO_JInstagram: https://instagram.com/mrsceo_jInstagram: https://instagram.com/candidly_withcoffeeWeight Loss IG: https://instagram.com/@jsbodybootcampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsceo_j