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Shake It Up!Most of us grew up drinking chocolate milk. Then, as we got older, we left it behind. When it comes to...
June 3, 2015 -
Do You Need More Acid?Stomach acid is not the villain that TV commercials and pharmaceutical companies would have you believe. In fact, the hydrochloric acid...
February 22, 2015 -
Throwback Thursday Bodybuilding Coaching: Pt 1We stand on the shoulders of our forefathers in bodybuilding, nutrition and science. Almost everything we know today must be credited...
February 16, 2015 -
Postworkout Protein and Optimal Timing
Much has been made in recent years of the importance of nutrient timing, a.k.a. making sure that you get adequate amounts...
December 15, 2014 -
What is the optimal protein limit?
Some time ago I reported in this column on a study of young men engaged in weight training that looked to...
September 15, 2014 -
Leucine: The Great Equalizer
We all love whey protein. In fact, we love it because it tastes great and it’s less filling. Just kidding. But...
September 6, 2014 -
Can You Eat Too Much Protein?Can you eat too much protein? An interesting question that suggests a second question: When does “too much” actually occur? Is...
August 19, 2014 -
Street-Smart Fat Intake
In Part 1 I suggested a surefire way to obtain essential fatty acids from supplements, getting the most nutritional bang for...
July 5, 2014 -
Street Smart Fat Intake
Fats are under-appreciated, misunderstood and often considered the nutritional bad boys of the macronutrients. The reality is that fats are essential...
June 30, 2014 -
Can You Train Hard Without Carbs?
Although low-carbohydrate dieting is one of the most popular approaches today, it’s nothing new to bodybuilders, who have used it since...
May 26, 2014 -
Eggs-ceptional Protein
The egg is considered a perfect protein source because of its complete makeup of essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids and...
April 30, 2014 -
What is the most anabolic nutrient?
The expression “anabolic nutrient” is much bandied about these days in articles and ads. It suggests that a particular nutrient may...
April 27, 2014 -
Is Conjugated Linoleic Acid Anabolic?
Conjugated linoleic acid is an isomer of linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid. Structurally, CLA contains both cis and trans...
March 4, 2014 -
Vital Macronutrients for Building Strength and Muscle
Ask any bodybuilder what the most important nutrient for building muscle is, and the likely reply will be, “Protein.” So it’s...
February 20, 2014 -
Get More Protein as You Age
A recent study compared protein intake after a workout in young and over-40 subjects. The young men showed elevated muscle protein...
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