by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Image credit: Outlook – Releaf Does cannabis (aka weed, marijuana, ganja, you get the idea), increase exercise performance? This was a question that was proposed to me by a magazine recently. Hang on to your joint as we go down the nerd chute. First off – there is not...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
*From paleomagazine.libsyn.com Recently, Ashleigh VanHouten interviewed me for Paleo Magazine Radio, and we chatted about fitness beyond exercise. In it, we discussed: An introduction the NEAT concept and its difference from regulated exercise. The non-linear nature...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Yep, static stretching is dumb and sucks large moose balls, and I have not changed my mind on it. In fact, after 4 days of fresh tissue cadaver dissection here in AZ with Tom Myers, I am even more convinced it is a waste of time and may make you worse. Not only does a...
