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New Creatine Research
As creatine’s popularity rose, investigators examined the best ways to use it in terms of uptake and absorption into the body....
Jerry BrainumOctober 13, 2010 -
Pick Your Protein Wisely
A large body of emerging data also suggest that taking casein throughout the day is of great benefit as well, as...
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.October 10, 2010 -
New Protein-Timing Research
Most bodybuilders are familiar with the extensive findings concerning the anabolic effects of downing a protein-and-carb combination prior to, just after...
Jerry BrainumSeptember 25, 2010 -
Protein: The Most Important Nutrient
In perhaps a more intriguing study, scientists looked at the effects of a high-protein vs. a high-carbohydrate diet on performance during...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.September 19, 2010 -
Fiber Up to Beat Low-Carb Woes
When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2010 -
A Very Cool Dipeptide
The data showed that AG supplementation provided a significant ergogenic benefit by increasing time to exhaustion during a mild hydration stress.
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.August 29, 2010 -
Keep Muscle, Lose Fat
In previous studies a short-term calorie reduction didn’t seem to hurt performance. Similar findings have occurred in studies where carbohydrate intake...
Jerry BrainumAugust 5, 2010 -
Wheat Can Make You Weak
You may have heard of celiac disease, which affects one in every 100 Americans. It’s a severe aversion to gluten, a...
Becky HolmanAugust 2, 2010 -
Put Your Protein Where Your Mouth Is
The researchers concluded that timing protein intake may be a simple and effective strategy for increasing energy expenditure. Furthermore, increasing resting...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.June 27, 2010 -
Low Carbs and Metabolic Momentum
The authors note that the glucose produced during gluconeogenesis can be used to slowly replenish depleted glycogen reserves, while other fuel...
Jerry BrainumJune 15, 2010 -
Better Immunity Through Weight Training
he researchers noted that being strong overruled other risk factors associated with cancer, such as age, having lots of abdominal fat...
Jerry BrainumJune 6, 2010 -
Pyruvate: Muscle-and-Leanness Compound
Simply put, pyruvate is formed during the metabolism, or digestion, of sugars and starches. It’s a key compound that jump-starts the...
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.May 28, 2010 -
Nighttime Anabolism and Protein Before Bed
I would not have predicted that. I would have surmised that the TFR method—morning, afternoon and preworkout—would have been superior because...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.April 7, 2010 -
Combo Protein Power for Muscle
Taking in both kinds of milk proteins can help you optimize muscle growth.
Jerry BrainumMarch 20, 2010 -
Creatine and Muscle Recovery
The effectiveness of many popular sports supplements may be more theoretical than factual, but not where creatine’s concerned. Creatine is perhaps...
Jerry BrainumMarch 2, 2010