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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