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 … continue reading
Which is better? Carbohydrate alone or an isocaloric amount of carbohydrate plus protein? Those old-school fools will tell you that … continue reading
Q: Is it really necessary to increase one’s protein intake above the 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight recommended by … continue reading
If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably reduce your carbohydrates. That can help. In fact, there is evidence that … continue reading
As always, some of the best science in the field of sports nutrition is being published in the ISSN’s peer-reviewed … continue reading
If you go to Burger King and “have it your way” or leave KFC with that “finger-lickin’ good” taste in … continue reading
With the glut of information available over the Internet about nutrition and exercise, it’s easy to become confused. The problem … continue reading
Glutathione is a master antioxidant formed from the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid. According to Stepen Byrnes, Ph.D., … continue reading
Back in the 1980s one of the most popular bodybuilding supplements was medium-chain triglycerides. Just about every top bodybuilder was … continue reading
Q: In working with your many clients, do you find that some gain lean mass more on a moderate-carb, moderate-fat … continue reading
We know that erratic sleep can prevent optimal muscle growth. Part of the reason may be that you get less … continue reading
People often ask me for my “feelings” about eating bread. Those would be concern, doubt and disappointment. Besides the health … continue reading
Most bodybuilders eat a lot of meat and eggs for optimal testosterone production and muscle building, but they’re often warned … continue reading
In the never-ending quest to find the “best” protein available, suffice it to say that they all have their roles … continue reading
I love protein. In fact, my colleague Lonnie Lowery, Ph.D., R.D., and I just published a book on protein called … continue reading
Carnosine is a dipeptide, a combination of two amino acids bonded together—histidine and beta-alanine. Since the body is loaded with … continue reading
It has been shown to improve cardiovascular health by raising good cholesterol and reducing substances that are linked to heart attack risk.
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
A number of studies have established a broad range of health benefits from drinking milk, from bone strength to cardiovascular … continue reading
IRON MAN’s recent addition of Lee Labrada as a columnist means that he sometimes mentions the supplements he takes, often … continue reading
You’ve no doubt heard about the different absorption times of the two primary milk proteins, whey and casein. Study after … continue reading
Most bodybuilders prefer to use animal-based protein products in their diets and supplements, and there’s a good reason for it: … continue reading
Trying to get enough protein from food can be tricky. So many muscle-building foods are high in cholesterol, and we … continue reading
Protein has the highest thermic effect of the three major macronutrients. In fact, one of the reasons that high-protein diets … continue reading
The March ’12 IRON MAN featured an article titled, “The Ultimate Fat-Burning Supplement.” It was all about L-carnitine. According to … continue reading
Most of the critiques related to the alleged dangers of eating a higher-protein diet have turned out to exist more … continue reading