{"podcast":{"title":"The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place","slug":"the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505","podcast_index_feed_id":730505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-tridoc-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.tridocpodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/21700573-a33c-4965-8bce-472e8d154c3a/tridocfinalpodbean.jpg","author":"Dr. Jeff Sankoff","episode_count":200,"summary":"Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, a physician who will do the research so you don't have to in order to understand if any of those things marketed to endurance athletes can deliver close to what they promise. Before you put anything in or on your body, understand what the science says by listening to an expert who has done the work for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:18:18.358172+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 190: Protein Power: The Science of Post-Workout Recovery + diving into methylene blue","slug":"ep-190-protein-power-the-science-of-post-workout-recovery-diving-into-methylene-blue","published_at":"2026-02-05T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/ep-190-protein-power-the-science-of-post-workout-recovery-diving-into-methylene-blue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505","url":"https://www.tridocpodcast.com/episode/protein-power-the-science-of-post-workout-recovery-diving-into-methylene-blue","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3edb2878-16b9-4cda-9cae-44f73af9c263.mp3","summary":"In this episode: If you’re ready for some serious nutrition school, then strap in! We’re diving into the world of endurance sports and the not-so-secret ingredient that can make or break your performance: protein. The medical mailbag take on the hype around methylene blue-a commercial dye promoted to some endurance athletes despite a lack of evidence proving that it has any use for this purpose at all. Then, our guests, Matthew Shuster and Eric Zaltis, the masterminds behind Adra Labs, are here to enlighten us on why protein is not just for bodybuilders but is crucial for endurance athletes too. Forget about the tired old narrative that carbs are king—these guys are flipping the script and showing us how protein can be the unsung hero of recovery and performance. They unpack the latest research suggesting that endurance athletes might need a whopping 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Yes, you read that right! It’s time to put down those bland protein shakes and pay attention to what you’re really fueling your body with. This episode is packed with insights on how to optimize your nutrition to get the most out of your training without turning into the Hulk. But wait, there’s more! We also dive into the murky waters of health influencers and the shady side of wellness trends. You know the type—those who flaunt their perfect bodies and claim they have the secret to eternal youth, all while cashing in on your hopes and dreams. Our hosts don’t hold back as they discuss the recent controversy surrounding Peter Attia, reminding us that sometimes, the people we look up to for health advice might not be as squeaky clean as they pretend to be. It’s a wake-up call for all of us to be a little more skeptical about where we get our health advice. By the time this ep…","meta_description":"In this episode: If you’re ready for some serious nutrition school, then strap in! We’re diving into the world of endurance sports and the not-so-secret i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3591,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/episodes/ep-190-protein-power-the-science-of-post-workout-recovery-diving-into-methylene-blue/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/ep-190-protein-power-the-science-of-post-workout-recovery-diving-into-methylene-blue.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}