Category: Nutrition Science

The Best Postworkout Protein Strategy

/ Posted 07.30.2012

You’ve no doubt heard about the different absorption times of the two primary milk proteins, whey and casein. Study after … continue reading

Protein Science for Bodybuilders

/ Posted 07.27.2012

Most bodybuilders prefer to use animal-based protein products in their diets and supplements, and there’s a good reason for it: … continue reading

Chrysin: A New T-Booster?

/ Posted 07.23.2012

In the May ’96 issue of Muscle Media 2000, the late Dan Duchaine, known as the “steroid guru,” discussed a … continue reading

Cholesterol Cures?

Trying to get enough protein from food can be tricky. So many muscle-building foods are high in cholesterol, and we … continue reading

The Case of the Mysterious T-boost

/ Posted 07.13.2012

Regular readers of this column know that I’m not a big fan of the so-called testosterone-boosting supplements. None of them … 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

L-Carnitine: Fat-Burning Gasoline

/ Posted 06.25.2012

The March ’12 IRON MAN featured an article titled, “The Ultimate Fat-Burning Supplement.” It was all about L-carnitine. According to … continue reading

Is Canned Soup Toxic?

/ Posted 06.16.2012

Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is a plasticizer that is regarded as an endocrine disrupter that may be linked to … continue reading

Are Postworkout Carbs Necessary?

/ Posted 06.03.2012

Carbohydrates are the preferred energy food source for the human body. All the carbs we eat are converted into the … continue reading

New Study on Carb/Protein Ratios and Muscle Damage

/ Posted 05.11.2012

Source: J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2012 Apr;52(2):151-7. Abstract: Previous studies have indicated that exercise-induced muscle damage might be attenuated … continue reading

Eggs, Lecithin, Choline and Your Heart

/ Posted 05.08.2012

Back in the mid-’60s and early ’70s, bodybuilders didn’t have the huge variety of supplements that are now available—like “fat … continue reading

Growth Hormone, Steroids and Diabetes

/ Posted 05.05.2012

If you check the medical literature for side effects of growth hormone use, you’ll note that diabetes often makes the … continue reading

Leucine and Muscle

/ Posted 05.03.2012

Research suggests that drinking a leucine-enriched protein drink while you’re taking part in endurance exercise may boost muscle synthesis by … continue reading

New Study on Green Tea for Fat Loss

/ Posted 04.28.2012

Obese mice who got a daily dose of epigallocatechin-3-gallate—a compound found in green tea—in conjunction with a high-fat diet, gained … continue reading

Losing Fat While Maintaining Muscle

/ Posted 04.26.2012

It doesn’t take an expert to spot an off-season bodybuilding competitor compared to one preparing for a contest. Off-season bodybuilders … continue reading

Boosting NO: A Different Approach

/ Posted 04.15.2012

Nitric oxide is a compound consisting of a nitrogen group attached to an oxygen molecule, but its simple structure is … continue reading

Supplements and Increased Risk of Mortality

/ Posted 04.13.2012

Q: What’s your opinion about a well-publicized Iowa study that links supplement use to increased risk of mortality? A: The … continue reading

Not Killing You Softly

/ Posted 04.06.2012

Anabolic steroid use is demonized in the media, primarily because it’s considered morally unethical in sports. That judgment implies that … continue reading

Fish Oil for Kidney Protection

/ Posted 03.18.2012

It’s estimated that many people over 60 have only 40 percent of kidney function left. Chronic kidney disease, as it’s … continue reading

Best Protein for Older Men

/ Posted 03.12.2012

As we age, we tend to lose muscle. The medical term for this is sarcopenia, which translates to “muscle loss.” … continue reading

Should You Consider Tanning Drugs?

/ Posted 03.05.2012

Although various anabolic hormone drugs, including anabolic steroids, growth hormone and insulin, are the most commonly used drugs by bodybuilders … 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

Steroids: Not Really All That Bad

/ Posted 02.04.2012

Whenever you hear or read anything about anabolic steroids, it’s almost always bad news. The media have demonized them, leading … continue reading

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Broccoli Compound Selectively Targets Cancer Cells

/ Posted 01.24.2012

Sulforaphane, a primary phytochemical found in broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables, is an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzymes. HDAC … continue reading

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Low-Carb Weight Loss vs. Heart Health

/ Posted 01.20.2012

Most diets these days, especially those of bodybuilders, tend to favor low carbs over lowfat plans, the previous trend. According … continue reading

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