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  • Casein vs. Whey: New Study

    Milk protein consists of two primary proteins: casein and whey, with casein accounting for 80 percent and whey 20 percent. In...

    Jerry BrainumOctober 10, 2011
  • Nutrition for Beginning Bodybuilders

    Q: You’re a great inspiration and my new role model. I’m 16, and I’ve been wanting to bulk up for two...

    John HansenJuly 20, 2011
  • BCAAs, Grapefruit and Fat Dogs

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

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.July 17, 2011
  • Whey Impressive

    The data on whey are amazing. It truly is the protein of choice for any serious athlete or bodybuilder. There’s more...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.May 23, 2011
  • Curb Carbs to Foil Fat

    Most bodybuilders reduce carb intake when they’re trying to get lean. Some bring their carbs down to almost zero, while others...

    Butch LebowitzMay 18, 2011
  • Protein for Fat Loss and Muscle Maintenance

    In fat cells leucine aids in the release of leptin, which turns off the hunger sensation.

    Jerry BrainumMay 16, 2011
  • Supernova Super Supplement

    Supernova occurs about once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, playing a significant role in...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.February 20, 2011
  • WPH and Intact Whey

    Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.February 17, 2011
  • Creatine the Great

    Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably know...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.January 28, 2011
  • Carbohydrate Conundrums

    High-carb, low-carb or no-carb diets—which is best for bodybuilders trying to get lean without sacrificing muscle? That’s a tough question to...

    Butch LebowitzJanuary 9, 2011
  • Just the Flax?

    A lot of bodybuilders believe they’re getting all the good omega-3 fatty acids they need from flaxseed. Many take it in...

    Butch LebowitzDecember 8, 2010
  • Whey Protein and Appetite

    In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. What...

    Jerry BrainumDecember 5, 2010
  • Whey, Milk, Insulin and Sleep

    A recent nutrition item on milk by Jerry Brainum (“Milk, Estrogen, IGF-1 and Insulin,” August ’09) got me thinking. When people...

    Butch LebowitzNovember 13, 2010
  • A New Anticatabolic Supplement

    The ideal metabolic scenario for gaining muscle size and strength is to have the amount of muscle protein synthesis exceed that...

    Jerry BrainumNovember 10, 2010
  • More Cancer Answers

    New studies suggest that the so-called nonessential amino acid glutamine may be a potent cancer therapy because of its ability to...

    Becky HolmanNovember 3, 2010