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Does a high protein intake increase cardiovascular disease risk?
More protein is often considered better. Here we discuss findings from a study linking a high protein intake to CVD risk?
Archie Belfield and Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
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Rethinking protein intake needs
Current sports nutrition guidelines recommend distributing protein intake in multiple equal meals throughout the day (1). This concept of...
Jorn Trommelen
4 min read
18,644 views


Does collagen strengthen connective tissue in muscle?
In previous blogs we have discussed the role of protein intake for muscle protein synthesis. However, muscle contains many different...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read
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Does HMB build muscle?
HMB is often marketed as a magical muscle building supplement. Specifically, HMB is claimed to have anabolic properties that can increase...
Archie Belfield
5 min read
6,479 views


Can you build new muscle from eating insects?
Insects have arisen as the latest novel protein source. In addition, more and more insects have been approved over the recent years by...
Wesley Hermans and Cas Fuchs
3 min read
4,042 views


Effects of protein during exercise
One year ago, a very good friend and respected colleague passed away, way too young. Kevin Tipton was loved by many and had a great...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read
11,184 views


A hot tub for bigger muscles?
Should we heat our muscles after exercise to stimulate muscle growth? In a recent blog (see blog post) we discussed some of the research...
Cas Fuchs
3 min read
6,084 views


An ice bath for muscle growth?
You have probably seen footage of well-built athletes such as Usain Bolt, Anthony Joshua, or Cristiano Ronaldo that have immersed (parts...
Cas Fuchs
5 min read
6,897 views

How do we measure protein quality?
Protein synthesis underpins adaptations of muscle mass, muscle strength, and all other adaptations to training. Protein quality can be an...
Archie Belfield
5 min read
12,081 views

What is protein quality?
Dietary protein is essential to support muscle maintenance or growth. In previous blogs (1 and 2) we addressed the significance of the...
Archie Belfield
4 min read
11,505 views

Is it better for muscle building to eat eggs raw?
This questions has been around for many years and even made it to the movie Rocky. No studies were available to confirm or dismiss this...
Cas Fuchs
4 min read
23,952 views

Top 5 protein metabolism publications by Kevin Tipton
On January 9, 2022, Dr Kevin Tipton passed away. I have written a tribute (click here) to describe my stories and memories of many years...
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read
9,820 views


Can I gain muscle and lose weight at the same time?
One may find themselves in an energy deficit, that is, eating fewer calories than is required to maintain weight and optimal...
Karsten Koehler and Chaise Murphy
3 min read
19,001 views

The pros, cons and myths of milk
Milk features in the nutrition guidelines in nearly every country in the world. Clearly it has some beneficial attributes, but it also...
Ollie Odell
6 min read
10,678 views


Dairy and health
Milk and other dairy products are polarising. Some claim it is the best option for recovery, others claim there are detrimental health...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
4,354 views


Presleep protein does not make you gain fat
guest blog by: Michael J. Ormsbee, Lillie Renteria, and Casey Greenwalt. Most people believe eating before sleep makes you accumulate fat...
Mike Ormsbee
3 min read
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HMB magic muscle building supplement or waste of money?
β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (or HMB) is a popular muscle building supplement. HMB is a metabolite derived from the essential amino acid...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
106,613 views

Can omega 3s “muscle in” on protein synthesis rates?
There are many claims now that omega-3 fatty acids can optimise muscle building. But what are the claims based on? is there evidence? The...
Olly Witard
4 min read
11,332 views


What is whey protein?
We hear so much about whey: “The ideal protein for recovery”, “the optimal protein for muscle building”, “the best protein for athletes”....
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read
17,973 views


How important is energy intake for recovery from injury?
How important is energy intake when injured. What are the pros and cons of decreasing or increasing intake?
Kevin Tipton
5 min read
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