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Plus How Natural Bodybuilders Should Train Nothing wrecks natural lifters faster than training like steroid users. Here are the scientific reasons why, plus how to train instead. Steroid Users and You If you're a drug-free lifter, it's highly likely that you've been duped steroid users. They...

The Casein Trick Stimulate more protein synthesis while you sleep. Just do this 30 minutes before hitting the sack. We've learned a lot about protein recently. We now know that consuming 40 grams 27 after lifting results in more muscle protein synthesis than 20 grams. We know protein is the...

More research has been emerging on the many benefits of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and most of the news is good. BCAAs are important amino acids and are the main drivers for promoting protein synthesis. There are several BCAAs, but of particular interest are leucine, isoleucine, and...

Was Rocky Right After All? Rocky Drinks Raw Eggs. Should You? I don’t remember a lot about the first Rocky movie. Sure, I have some vague recollections about Rocky’s pet turtles, Apollo Creed, and the scene in the ring where Rocky begs Mick to cut his swollen eyelid open so the blood can drain...

Intense training activates protein synthesis, but only if the right nutrition is there to support it. If you read the article John Meadows and I wrote called Maximize Protein Synthesis, or if you've read anything that T Nation's been saying on the subject for years, you're likely familiar with...

STEROID USERS AND YOU If you're a drug-free lifter, it's highly likely that you've been duped steroid users. They didn't do it intentionally, but you've suffered nonetheless. Here's what they did: They made you, the natural lifter, assume that drugs simply enhanced the response to training. You...

PROTEIN INTAKE: WHAT WE KNOW The three major factors regulating muscle protein net balance and muscle protein synthesis are: Quantity of protein Quality of protein Timing of protein Science has pretty much got factors one and two nailed down. As far as quantity, the current, best...

Was Rocky Right After All? Rocky Drinks Raw Eggs. Should You? I don’t remember a lot about the first Rocky movie. Sure, I have some vague recollections about Rocky’s pet turtles, Apollo Creed, and the scene in the ring where Rocky begs Mick to cut his swollen eyelid open so the blood can drain...

Protein Balance- and why it matters. This actually quite basic information which every bodybuilder should know. - The maintenance of skeletal muscle tissue is predicated on the dynamic balance of muscle protein synthesis and protein breakdown. The human body is in a constant state of protein...

Are you one of those old school gym rats who believe heavy and low 6-10 rep resistance training the best stimulus for muscle growth? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us (yours truly included, so I’m not pointing any fingers) believe that the best stimulus for muscle growth is heavy lifting in...

A term that often goes hand in hand with protein supplementation is muscle protein synthesis, or MPS for short. In the simplest sense MPS is the process of building muscle proteins specifically as opposed to making other types of proteins throughout the body. MPS is arguably the most important...

A term that often goes hand in hand with protein supplementation is muscle protein synthesis, or MPS for short. In the simplest sense MPS is the process of building muscle proteins specifically as opposed to making other types of proteins throughout the body. MPS is arguably the most important...

By itself, a high-quality protein supplement is a potent ergogenic aid that can assist with muscle growth and recovery. However, when protein is stacked with other performance enhancing ingredients, training efforts and gains may be amplified to a greater degree. Some of these ingredients work...

Extensive research on milk proteins (whey and casein) has been conducted as it relates to their roles in enhancing adaptations from exercise. This research has shown that milk proteins, ingested following exercise and throughout the day, can speed recovery, promote a positive nitrogen balance...

The best muscle building protein drink available After siphoning through several research papers and experimenting with numerous protein formula’s I found the answer… “What is the best protein drink for gaining muscle?” I will briefly go over common protein powders that are readily...

Due to the culturally engrained stereotype of AAS use, medicinal use of AAS has just recently began to be investigated. This page seeks to document areas where AAS may be beneficial to patients with disease. Anxiety There is a large amount of anecdotal evidence that increased Testosterone...

By: Matt Weik Protein supplements are an integral part of a bodybuilding regimen. It is also used to improve stamina and performance. With many types of protein supplements available on the market, it is tough to choose between them. When picking a protein supplement that perfectly fits your...

Everything you need to know about protein intake and consumption, including discussions on protein timing, and the improvement of protein synthesis rates. What is it? How does it work? Why is it important? The science of digestion and utilization has always been confusing—not just for the...

The topic of protein synthesis as it relates to muscle building, is extremely important because It tells us exactly how frequently natural lifters should train if they want to build muscle at an optimal rate. Research reveals that when you train a body part, protein synthesis remains elevated...

Of all the factors associated with muscle growth, the single biggest barrier to building lean mass could be adequate protein consumption. The quality and amount of protein consumed throughout the day has a major bearing on the quality of muscle growth we are likely to experience. To further...