Protein, Carbs, Fats

Supernova occurs about once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, playing a significant role in...

Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As...

Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably know...

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...

A lot of bodybuilders believe they’re getting all the good omega-3 fatty acids they need from flaxseed. Many take it in...

In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. What...

A recent nutrition item on milk by Jerry Brainum (“Milk, Estrogen, IGF-1 and Insulin,” August ’09) got me thinking. When people...

The ideal metabolic scenario for gaining muscle size and strength is to have the amount of muscle protein synthesis exceed that...

New studies suggest that the so-called nonessential amino acid glutamine may be a potent cancer therapy because of its ability to...

We know that egg yolk contains two very important carotenoids—lutein and zeaxanthin—both of which have been shown to be great for...

As creatine’s popularity rose, investigators examined the best ways to use it in terms of uptake and absorption into the body....

A large body of emerging data also suggest that taking casein throughout the day is of great benefit as well, as...

Most bodybuilders are familiar with the extensive findings concerning the anabolic effects of downing a protein-and-carb combination prior to, just after...

In perhaps a more intriguing study, scientists looked at the effects of a high-protein vs. a high-carbohydrate diet on performance during...

When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...