In this episode KION founder, Angelo Keely joins us for a deep dive on all things amino acids. As the building blocks of protein, we look at why they are necessary for our health, what foods contain amino acids, and their connection to your metabolism and longevity. We also look at what makes something an essential amino acid, how and how often you should be getting them and if they really are as essential as the wellness world makes them seem. Angelo also gives us insight on what we should and shouldn't do while fasting.

Angelo Keely is the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions. Born in Austin, Texas to natural health entrepreneurs, Angelo was immersed in the world of supplements and natural foods from birth. His parents raised him on a foundation of organic, whole food ingredients and an array of daily supplements (not surprisingly, essential amino acids being the most important). He began his more personal adult journey into health optimization 20 years ago after a near-death experience at 16 left him bedridden and traumatized. To repair his body and mind, Angelo dove headfirst into nutrition research, meditation, yoga, breathwork, cold and heat therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy, and religious studies. As he began harnessing, honing, and maintaining his own high level of energy, Angelo went on to study multiple languages, develop an international career in Europe and India, and ultimately become a successful health entrepreneur. Now based in Boulder, Colorado, Angelo has scaled Kion into one of the most trusted supplement brands in health optimization. He is committed in everything he does to helping others activate and sustain their own inner energy for a fun and active life.

A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:

• Angelo’s health journey and the trauma that helped him become the person he is today.
• The definition of amino acids and how they benefit our body.
• The best foods to eat to get the necessary amount amino acids, and how often to eat them.
• The connection between amino acids and metabolism.

Links to things we talked about in this episode:

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In health,

Dr. Will Cole