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The Relationship Between Protein, Essential Amino Acids, Muscle Mass and Body Composition

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

High quality protein sources like whey protein, particularly isolate versions which provide greater than 90% protein by weight are critical components to a person’s diet.  If you think, however, that protein is just for people who want to bulk up … Continue reading →

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To Feed or Not To Feed on Non-Workout Days?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

The day to day routine doesn’t change much.  Wake up, work, train, eat, do it again.  Whether you’re a guy or girl reading this, you resistance train to gain strength, build some muscle and improve your body composition.  If you’re … Continue reading →

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Just Get it Inside You

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

A number of feeding approaches have been thrown around when it comes to taking your protein.  Most research studies and most gym-goers deliver the entire dose of protein and/or amino acids in one fast dose.  Another approach, rarely used in … Continue reading →

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Do I Have to Take a Protein Powder? Why Can’t I Just Take The Amino Acids?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

We talk a lot about protein and amino acids, but that’s only because they are the nutrients required for recovery and additional protein growth. To stimulate growth, optimal amounts of the amino acids are a prerequisite, particularly the essential amino … Continue reading →

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I have read a few posts here that explain the importance of essential amino acids in regards to muscle growth, but I am having a little trouble seeing how an essential amino acid supplement would be taken. I have read everything from “you don’t need them” to “you have to have them or you wont grow … ever”. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of clear-cut information on this. What would be the benefit including a supplement like this into my program … and how would I use it?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You mean with all of the information currently available, you haven’t found something that clearly spells out how to take something?! I can understand exactly how you feel, as the way some companies market their products it takes fifteen minutes … Continue reading →

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Which Amino Acids are the Most Important to Consume?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

This is a fairly straightforward answer now, thanks to decades of research and likely millions of dollars in research money. Before I dive into it, though, I’m going to provide a little additional background over amino acids and proteins as … Continue reading →

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