Most bodybuilders and others interested in fitness and building muscle know that consuming a high protein diet is vital. For years scientists insisted that those engaged in intense exercise needed no more protein than a person who didn't do any physical activity at all. This … [Read more...]
Which Promotes Greater Muscle Gains: Branched-Chain Amino acids or Whey? by Jerry Brainum
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) consist of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. All three are essential amino acids because they cannot be synthesized in the body, but must be supplied by food sources. While most other amino acids are metabolized in the liver … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Post-Workout Protein Source? by Jerry Brainum
As I've noted in previous articles in Applied Metabolics the topic of post-training nutrition, or what's the best food or supplements to consume after a weight workout, remains a contentious topic among both athletes and researchers. Several years ago,a few studies were … [Read more...]
Is a long-term high protein diet safe? by Jerry Brainum
Engaging in bodybuilding is often considered an unhealthy practice. Most of the time, this criticism is related to the use of various pharmaceutical drugs that are popular among those who seek added muscle mass. Such drugs include anabolic … [Read more...]