Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating Studies
2025 Update: Below are studies that looked at IF compared to typical diet eating patterns focused on weight loss, so reduced calorie intakes. There’s often been claims that time restricted eating (TRE) without calorie reductions are a beneficial to metabolic health (e.g., improved insulin sensitivity, glucose, cholesterol levels, as...
Cocoa Counters The Evils Of Sitting!?
Seems like an odd combination of topics I know, but it will all make sense! As many are aware, prolonged sitting is a negative to health. It’s even been called “the new smoking” as some studies suggests it’s worse for us than smoking! I don’t personally believe that, but...
“Calories In/Calories Out” Fact or Scam?
There’s a debate about the old nutritional advice often referred to as “calories in calories out” or CICO happening yet again. Is it accurate? Do dietary approaches such as keto, carnivore, or others prove it’s not true? I get to the bottom of CICO !
ISSN Conference 2025!
The international society of sports nutrition (ISSN) conference was held recently in Delray Beach FL, and yours truly always attends if possible. Some readers may have heard of the Enhanced Games, but for those who have not; the Enhanced Games are just as it sounds, athletes being able to...
Creavitalis, “New” Creatine Product!
What is the “new” creatine product Creavitalis made by same makers of Creapure? Will I use it in Alpha Joe in the future? I cover the essential details in this vid. Info mentioned in vid:
AlphaJoe Advanced Protein!
New Product, Purchase AAP HERE AAP is not unlike AlphaJoe coffee booster, in that it’s a “simple” formulation I have been using and recommending for years. I mix the three key ingredients – whey, collagen, and colostrum – almost daily, as I feel they’re synergistic, with evidence to support...
The Truth About Hydrolyzed Whey Protein!
I cover the facts about hydrolyzed whey few are aware of. Does it have benefits over regular whey? If so, for who and why? Is it superior for bodybuilders and other athletes trying to add muscle? Most of what is out there for claims is hype. I lay down...
Lactoferrin, Ferroptosis, and Cancer
Ferroptosis is a relatively recent discovery in the realm of cell death mechanisms. While most are familiar with apoptosis and autophagy—both forms of programmed cell death—ferroptosis represents a fundamentally different process: it is iron-dependent, characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides and reactive oxygen species (ROS), ultimately leading to...
Are Ice Baths Killing Your Gainz?
2025 Update: Two new studies, both suggesting a negative effect for ice baths. One new study further supports the possibility that ice baths can be a negative to your hard work in the gym by reducing the rate muscle protein synthesis during the essential post-exercise recovery phase. Some will...
Study: Creatine And Alzheimer’s Disease
As creatine is generally neuro protective, and has benefits in some neuro-muscular diseases, mood, and so forth, as covered extensively on this site, so no surprises here for those who follow my work. More data needed, but very promising: “Creatine monohydrate pilot in Alzheimer’s: Feasibility, brain creatine, and cognition”...