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Jose Antonio, Ph.D.

  • Leucine: The Great Equalizer

    We all love whey protein. In fact, we love it because it tastes great and it’s less filling. Just kidding. But...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.September 6, 2014
  • Can You Eat Too Much Protein?

    Can you eat too much protein? An interesting question that suggests a second question: When does “too much” actually occur? Is...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.August 19, 2014
  • Caffeinated Gum for Workouts

    Who doesn’t like chewing gum? Exactly. Most everyone loves the rubbery stuff. It’s great while you work; it’s great when you’re...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.July 21, 2014
  • Spirulina: Even Good for Bodybuilders

    Spirulina is a blue green-algae that can protect the brain, reduce liver fat and even help you exercise better. Though I...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.June 28, 2014
  • What’s the most important meal of the day?

    What’s the most important meal of the day? If you answered, “Breakfast,” then you need to take a remedial course in...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.March 18, 2014
  • Before or After?

    What’s the most important meal of the day? If you answered, “Breakfast,” then you need to take a remedial course in...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.February 16, 2014
  • Exercise, Protein and Older Trainees

    I was a fan of the late, great Jack LaLanne. Sure, he sold his PowerJuicer, but he was also the epitome...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.December 17, 2013
  • Lowfat Diets Are So Passé

    Long before Atkins and others popularized the low-carb diet, bodybuilders were using the strategy. In fact, they were doing it back...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.November 9, 2013
  • How Much Protein Do You Need Per Meal?

    What’s the magic number? Twenty grams? Forty grams? How much protein should you get per meal? The dirty little answer to...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.September 4, 2013
  • DHEA Fights Painful Muscle Soreness

    Yeah, DHEA, a.k.a. dehydroepiandrosterone, is the most abundant steroid hormone in the body. Most would say that it’s good just for...

    HormonesJose Antonio, Ph.D.July 31, 2013
  • Protein, Oats and Performance

    Did you know that protein derived from oats has ergogenic benefits? Though we know the importance of animal-based proteins, the nonanimal...

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.June 27, 2013
  • Protein for Sport Performance

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

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.May 13, 2013
  • Phosphatidic Acid

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

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.March 27, 2013
  • Whey Protein vs. Lots of Calories

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

    LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.February 14, 2013
  • Battle of the Sexes: Losing Bodyfat

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

    Burn FatJose Antonio, Ph.D.November 26, 2012