Posts by: Jose Antonio, Ph.D.

Protein for Sport Performance

/ Posted 05.13.2013

Which is better? Carbohydrate alone or an isocaloric amount of carbohydrate plus protein? Those old-school fools will tell you that … continue reading

Phosphatidic Acid

/ Posted 03.27.2013

As always, some of the best science in the field of sports nutrition is being published in the ISSN’s peer-reviewed … continue reading

Whey Protein vs. Lots of Calories

/ Posted 02.14.2013

If you go to Burger King and “have it your way” or leave KFC with that “finger-lickin’ good” taste in … continue reading

Battle of the Sexes: Losing Bodyfat

/ Posted 11.26.2012

If you follow the high-carb mantra touted by the American Heart Association, the realization eventually hits your cortex that it … continue reading

Is Protein Superior to Carbohydrates for Health?

/ Posted 10.21.2012

In the never-ending quest to find the “best” protein available, suffice it to say that they all have their roles … continue reading

The Power of Protein

/ Posted 09.25.2012

I love protein. In fact, my colleague Lonnie Lowery, Ph.D., R.D., and I just published a book on protein called … continue reading

What Is the Most Anabolic Food?

/ Posted 09.01.2012

If milk is so bad for you, why does the data say the opposite? I have a close friend—a physician … continue reading

Is Six Meals a Day Really the Way?

/ Posted 07.02.2012

You’ve heard the mantra: Eat frequently—five to seven small meals daily, each including a serving of protein, healthy fat and … continue reading

Liquid Protein More Thermogenic Than Solid Protein?

/ Posted 06.26.2012

Protein has the highest thermic effect of the three major macronutrients. In fact, one of the reasons that high-protein diets … continue reading

The Muscle-Building Joy of Soy

/ Posted 05.22.2012

Soy protein has been around since about the time Jesse Owens was kicking some major German ass in Berlin, at … continue reading

Whey Helps You Get Lean

/ Posted 04.19.2012

I teach a college class in exercise physiology at a private university in south Florida. The questions I get are … continue reading

Eat More Acid

/ Posted 03.18.2012

If you slept through chemistry class, you probably forgot the mnemonic device for memorizing the essential amino acids: PVT TIM … continue reading

Is One Big Dose Better Than Multiple Small Doses?

/ Posted 02.17.2012

In the never-ending debate of gorging vs. grazing—well, sort of—an intriguing study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition … continue reading

Love That Leucine

/ Posted 01.14.2012

Of the essential amino acids leucine is perhaps the single most important for us exercising folk. Why? Well, as they … continue reading

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Milk: Fitness Food or Health Scourge?

/ Posted 12.27.2011

The Internet is the best and worst thing ever to happen to the fitness industry. You can find some very … continue reading

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Avoid Soy and Eat Some Meat

/ Posted 12.12.2011

In your never-ending quest for packing on slabs of beef—or as we science guys call it, “lean body mass”—look to … continue reading

Proper Protein for the Health of It

/ Posted 11.14.2011

Wondering what your best source of protein is? Walk into any health food store, and you’re bowled over by the … continue reading

Hornets, Horniness and Hardness

/ Posted 08.01.2011

Hornet larvae amino acids. I’m sure you’ve heard the trade name VAAM—it stands for Vespa Amino Acid Mixture. Packaged in … continue reading

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BCAAs, Grapefruit and Fat Dogs

/ Posted 07.17.2011

The amount of scientific data on sports nutrition and supplementation is growing faster than a breast-feeding infant. If you blink, … continue reading

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Whey Impressive

/ Posted 05.23.2011

The data on whey are amazing. It truly is the protein of choice for any serious athlete or bodybuilder. There’s more to whey, though, than just pretty muscles.

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Better Rehydrator

/ Posted 04.23.2011

In the battle over what best replenishes your body, there’s a surprise ending. Though we’ve been told time and again … continue reading

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Eicosapentaenoic Acid

/ Posted 03.25.2011

Over the long haul, taking these anti-inflammatory fats not only will contribute to better health but may even improve body composition. Not many foods or supplements can claim that. So the omega-3s should be at the top of your supplement totem pole.

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WPH and Intact Whey

/ Posted 02.17.2011

Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As I always say, goals determine strategies. So what is your goal?

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Better Bodybuilding With Betaine

/ Posted 01.16.2011

Betaine, which also goes by the moniker trimethylglycine, has been getting some press lately. Why is it such an important … continue reading

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Exercise, GH and Ergogenic Effects

/ Posted 12.12.2010

Exercise on its own is a potent growth hormone releaser; however, there are conflicting reports regarding the acute effects of … continue reading

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