We sit down with Dr. Jose Antonio, the cofounder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, researcher, and professor to talk about various aspects of dietary protein intake.  Our discussion includes: The origin story of the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and its mission Some of his research findings in trained athletes who followed various high protein diets The role of protein in body composition change and in the aging process Links: Some of Dr. Antonio’s research studies in protein include: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26778925/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24834017/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30244609/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27807480/ The International Society of Sports Nutrition More about our guest:   Dr. Antonio is Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, an academic nonprofit dedicated to the science and application of sports nutrition and supplementation. In addition, he is the Co-founder and Vice President of the Society for Neurosports, an academic nonprofit with a focus on sports neuroscience. Dr. Antonio earned his PhD and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers as well as 15 books. His current areas of research include: dietary supplements (e.g., creatine, protein, etc.), sports neuroscience and human performance. He is currently a Professor at the Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida and serves on the Advisory Board of Forbes Health. Check out his podcast, the Sports Science Dudes, with his co-host Tony Ricci EdD. The Sports Science Dudes can be found on YouTube and Spotify. Twitter @JoseAntonioPhD --- This episode is brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day.  Use code ISNPODCAST24 to save 15% on your purchase. We’d love to connect with you on social! Follow the podcast on Instagram @isnpodcast, and you can follow Dina at @nutritionmechanic and Bob at @enrgperformance. You can learn more about Bob and Dina’s nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com.