PROTEIN NEWS
How Much Protein Goes to Your Muscles?
The human body is capable of digesting large quantities of protein, but not all of it is used to synthesize muscle. Following a meal, protein digestion starts in the stomach by pepsin in the presence [...]
Workout Burnout? The RISE Protocol Can Help!
Have you ever looked at the current recommendations for exercise and felt overwhelmed? One way to reach your fitness goals is by adopting Dr. Paul Arciero’s RISE Protocol.
RISE Up for the New Year
Recently, I came across this statistic: More than 60 percent of people in the United States (or, two out of three people) make New Year’s resolutions, mostly to get healthier (>85 percent), but only 8 percent are successful in achieving their resolutions!
Stay Fit Well into Your 60s
Gaining weight while losing strength is too often a consequence of getting older. A regular gym routine can help you stay in shape, but even consistent core exercises may not be enough to prevent inevitable muscle weakness and belly-fat gains.
Whey Protein Plus Vitamin D Keeps Muscles Stronger with Age
One of the challenges of people reaching their golden years is being able to meet their nutrition requirements, particularly as it comes to protein and vitamin D necessary for supporting muscle and bone health.
Protein: What You Need to Know
In its most recent position stand on protein, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, wrote that exercising individuals need approximately 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (1).












