Can alcohol consumption affect muscle growth?
Exercise and protein ingestion are the main factors that stimulate muscle protein synthesis (the main process driving muscle adaptations such as growth).
[Read more…]Alcohol reduces muscle growth?
Ketogenic diet does not increase fat loss?
Does the ketogenic diet increase fat loss?
The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates with the purpose of lowering insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone that is involved in fat metabolism. Therefore, some suggest that a ketogenic diet is very effective for fat loss.
[Read more…]Is corn a high-quality protein source?
Which plant-based protein sources have the most anabolic potential?
Protein provides the building blocks (amino acids) for muscle growth. But not all proteins have the same quality.
[Read more…]Anti-oxidants reduce muscle growth?
Can anti-oxidants hamper muscle growth?
Excessive oxidative stress can cause damage to tissues and is therefore often labeled as ‘bad’. Anti-oxidants can reduce oxidative stress and are therefore seen as ‘good’. However, such oversimplification is wrong.
[Read more…]Protein supplementation less effective in elderly?
Is protein supplementation effective for muscle gains in older adults?
Protein ingestion provides the building blocks for skeletal muscle. Therefore, protein supplementation is a popular strategy among athletes. Protein supplementation is indeed effective to increase muscle mass gains in healthy young subjects.
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