A new revelation about protein just dropped in the journal Cell (1). Let’s dig into it. People always say, “The body can only use 30 grams of protein at once!” Is that true? Well, imagine eating a 16-ounce steak. If you can only use 30 grams of protein at once, you’ll find steak-shaped deposits in
Picture this – you're out there, pushing your body to the limits, and the aftermath leaves you feeling like you've been through the wringer. Well, here's some groundbreaking news. We've got some real-deal science showing that gulping down those collagen peptides for a short while can do wonders for your muscle recovery after you've
In the twisted labyrinth of physique alchemy, where the quest for muscle and strength mirrors a never-ending odyssey, chronic studies with dietary protein emerge as the sacred scrolls of enlightenment. For those seeking to sculpt sinewy masterpieces out of their mortal vessels, the journey extends far beyond the fleeting euphoria of acute experiments. Chronic
The nerds are back at it in the lab looking a the difference this time in a cool study (1) from Dr Luke van Loon’s lab where they compared a vegan meal to a meat based meal and its effect on nerdy measure like MPS aka muscle protein synthetic response. In this brand new
By now you know that in addition to my passion for all things exercise, nutrition, and human physiology overall, I love dark coffee (this AM was Bonefrog coffee), dark beer (last night was Guinness Coffee nitro), and dark metal music. Oh ya! This past week was the 30th anniversary of one of the best metal
Ever suffered through just plain egg whites? I will put my hand down now as I've done it many times. They are a great source or protein; however, they are pretty devoid of anything remotely close to any flavor. The old timers from 70+ years ago proposed that you needed some fat along with protein
