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Whey protein has been shown several times over to be the top choice for supporting muscle growth with training. However, many people have milk allergies that make consuming whey, well, uncomfortable. Luckily, egg protein has a similar leucine content and excellent digestibility ratings which...

The 10 Dumbest Diet Myths Here's what you need to know... Soy protein is practically useless in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. Dextoxifying your liver or "cleansing" your colon with coffee enemas is beyond stupid. Stop worrying about the growth hormone in milk. You can't starve cancer...

Btw here's some science on why more protein almost always is better. . The recommended minimum protein intake is 0.8 grams per kg of bodyweight per day (1 kg = 2.2 pounds), but this is to prevent a deficit and is not the amount for optimal athletic results. . The average person in Sweden (where...

The macronutrient content of a meal can influence how many calories you burn throughout the day; this is referred to as, “diet-induced thermogenesis.” While this particular study is a little older, it is well-accepted that higher protein meals will induce greater energy expenditure than high...

The body uses two main fuels: carbohydrates and fats. However, carbohydrates can deliver energy much faster to the muscles than fats as it is necessary for higher intensity exercise. . 😩Unfortunately, carbohydrate stores are relatively small: the body stores carbohydrates as glycogen in the...

Anabolic Steroids Explained Male hormones, mainly testosterone, are partly accountable for the tremendous modifications in development that happen during adolescence and puberty. Generally, natural testosterone is the body's main ingredient for bodybuilding, but anabolic steroids can...

MPS (muscle #proteinsynthesis or #myofibrillarprotein synthesis) is a measure of how your muscles take up protein from the blood at add to their mass. . After a workout when protein is consumed, many studies use MPS to draw conclusions about where something is good or bad for increasing muscle...

Alpha Lipoic Acid is often used in fat loss stacks but the reality is that it’s probably more effective as a general health supplement than a weight loss supplement. High dosages of ALA are even being explored as a potential treatment for certain symptoms of diabetes. However, its antioxidant...

Protein blends are becoming a popular choice for protein supplements, and for good reason. This study found that blending whey and casein proteins led to better gains throughout a 10-week training protocol compared to just whey protein alone. This could be due to the combination of the large...

A lot of people are still scared of protein powder as if it’s some mass muscle gainer.-But here’s the thing; it’s literally just a source of protein. No different really to chicken, beef, tofu or any of the other sources you use. It’s not going to magically enhance muscle growth.-It’s not for...

Protein synthesis rate appears to drop about 3-hours after a meal, even though there’s still plenty of amino acids available for growth. This is probably due to the lower energy status of the muscle cell during this period. When a muscle cell is running low on energy, it will reduce protein...

I have been training with a PT. We do warm ups first then go into exercises. We train 3x a week, just under 1.5 hours. I have noticed that I am stronger overall as he seems to focus on compound exercises more with me and literally 0 machine exercises. I had a blood test and my test is under...

This study compared a typical bodybuilder’s diet (~1g/lb protein) with a diet even higher in protein (~1.5g/lb). Both groups underwent an 8-week training program and had similar gains in muscle mass. However, the high protein group lost significantly more fat mass even while taking in about...

This study compared a high fat (45% of calories) breakfast to a high carbohydrate (60% of calories) breakfast. Both groups underwent the same activity and diet throughout the rest of the day. It was found that the high fat breakfast led to significantly more fat burning throughout the day than...

Beginners are often concerned with what method they should use to build muscle. The good news is that regardless of method a beginner almost always builds muscle easily during their first months of training. . There are even studies showing that novice runners build muscle without lifting...

A lot of people are still scared of protein powder as if it’s some mass muscle gainer. - But here’s the thing; it’s literally just a source of protein. No different really to chicken, beef, tofu or any of the other sources you use. It’s not going to magically enhance muscle growth. - It’s not...

I regularly get asked what supplements to take if gaining muscle is the goal. The truth is, supplementation is one of the last things you should be thinking about if you want to gain muscle. Compared to effective training and nutrition, even the most scientifically validated supplements have a...

This study found that 20-40g of protein post-workout was more effective than 0 or 10g at increasing protein synthesis in trained individuals. If gaining muscle mass is your goal, adequate protein intake is incredibly important - consuming less than optimal amounts of protein can impair your...

theguerillachemist This preliminary study was just released showing the effects of 8 healthy trained males ingesting a ketone monoester(KE) or a placebo along with a protein/glucose mixture post workout. The KE is the monoester beta-hydroxybutyrate, 1,3-butandiol. The protocol was listed as...

This study compared the effects of consuming 25g of protein to 25g of protein plus alcohol after a workout. It was found that consuming alcohol after a workout severely impaired post-workout muscle protein synthesis. If your goal is to gain muscle, avoid alcohol after your workout and consume...