# Ep 378 - Social Media Protein Debates

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Published: 2026-06-03T14:54:00+00:00
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## Resource

Eric Trexler and Eric Helms recently found themselves in the middle of a debate about optimal protein intakes, all initiated by a social media post from Stu Phillips (a leading researcher in the area). In this episode, they dive into how that scientific discourse played out, the nuances of protein intake, and the implications for recreational lifters and bodybuilders alike. They discuss the complexities of scientific data interpretation, public messaging, and practical recommendations for optimal protein consumption. If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.com Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners. massresearchreview.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:13 Social Media Debate on Upper Limits of Protein Intake 13:07 Analysis of Stu Phillips' Post and Scientific Discourse 24:06 Review of Tagawa Meta-Regression Studies 34:58 Nunes Data and Recent Research Insights 39:06 The Refalo et al paper 53:49 Balancing Nuance and Public Messaging 01:03:00 Concluding Thoughts on Science Communication

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