Category: Protein, Carbs, Fats

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

Does eating more protein result in more gains in strength or muscle size?

/ Posted 04.19.2013

 Q: Is it really necessary to increase one’s protein intake above the 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight recommended by … continue reading

More Protein to Get Lean?

/ Posted 03.28.2013

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably reduce your carbohydrates. That can help. In fact, there is evidence 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

Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise

/ Posted 01.17.2013

With the glut of information available over the Internet about nutrition and exercise, it’s easy to become confused. The problem … continue reading

Whey Protein for Health and Longevity

/ Posted 01.14.2013

Glutathione is a master antioxidant formed from the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid. According to Stepen Byrnes, Ph.D., … continue reading

More On Medium-Chain Triglycerides

/ Posted 01.09.2013

Back in the 1980s one of the most popular bodybuilding supplements was medium-chain triglycerides. Just about every top bodybuilder was … continue reading

Finding the Optimal Low Carb Diet/Training Plan

/ Posted 11.20.2012

Q: In working with your many clients, do you find that some gain lean mass more on a moderate-carb, moderate-fat … continue reading

Better Zs, Less Disease

We know that erratic sleep can prevent optimal muscle growth. Part of the reason may be that you get less … continue reading

Is Bread the Staff of Life?

/ Posted 11.05.2012

People often ask me for my “feelings” about eating bread. Those would be concern, doubt and disappointment. Besides the health … continue reading

Latest Studies on Saturated Fat

Most bodybuilders eat a lot of meat and eggs for optimal testosterone production and muscle building, but they’re often warned … 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

Beta-Alanine: Proper Dosing Procedures

/ Posted 09.20.2012

Carnosine is a dipeptide, a combination of two amino acids bonded together—histidine and beta-alanine. Since the body is loaded with … continue reading

Saturated Fat: Could It Be Good for Us?

It has been shown to improve cardiovascular health by raising good cholesterol and reducing substances that are linked to heart attack risk.

Stop Struggling to Achieve Your Target Bodyweight

/ Posted 08.23.2012

Q: I’m struggling trying to achieve my target bodyweight—I started off well, but I can’t lose that final 10 pounds. … continue reading

Milk Boosts Brain Function

/ Posted 08.06.2012

A number of studies have established a broad range of health benefits from drinking milk, from bone strength to cardiovascular … continue reading

Get Ripped and Muscular

IRON MAN’s recent addition of Lee Labrada as a columnist means that he sometimes mentions the supplements he takes, often … continue reading

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

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

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

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

Bodybuilders Under the Microscope

/ Posted 06.22.2012

Most of the critiques related to the alleged dangers of eating a higher-protein diet have turned out to exist more … continue reading

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