protein synthesis
The term Sarcopenia refers to the decrease in mass and strength of the skeletal muscles that occurs with aging. This condition is known to decrease strength and mobility as well as cause falls. How much do you know about sarcopenia?
It’s clear that you need more protein for muscle repair and to maximize muscle protein synthesis if you work out, but how much should you get with each meal? This article will reveal what science shows about how much protein your muscles can absorb and use with a meal and why more isn’t better.
We tend to think that non-prescription medications we buy at the pharmacy are safe and, surely, they don’t interfere with our workouts, right? Not necessarily so. Two of the most common drugs you can buy at a pharmacy, both analgesics, could interfere with how your muscles adapt to weight training. Find out more.
Amino acids from protein are the building blocks of new muscle tissue. Some research suggests there’s a limit to how much protein you can absorb at a meal and consuming more doesn’t offer additional benefits. What does science say about this?
Does fish oil boost muscle hypertrophy? We know fish and the oil it contains has apparent health benefits – but can they help you build muscle size as well? Find out what science says.
When we weight train, we want our muscles gain strength and size. We know that muscles need a stimulus to grow and one of those is mechanical tension. What role does mechanical tension play in helping you get more defined muscles?
Do you eat eggs? If so, do you eat egg whites or whole eggs? You might wonder whether it matters. After all, they’re both high in protein. Find out why whole eggs might be a better choice.
You already know you lose muscle mass and strength as you age and that you need protein to build the muscle tissue you need to stay strong – but how much? Research suggests that after the age of 60 you might need more protein than you did when you were young because of anabolic resistance. Find out more.
Amino acids from protein are the building blocks for muscle growth. If you exercise, you need more protein than a sedentary person – but do you need to eat protein at every meal? Find out whether protein timing really matters – or not.
Proteins are broken down to amino acids, and your muscles use these amino acids to grow. One amino acid that plays a special role in muscle protein synthesis is leucine. Find out why and why it’s important to get enough of this essential amino acid in your diet.
Do protein needs change with age? According to a new study they do. To build lean body mass and maintain the muscle you have, you may need to increase your protein intake as you grow older due to a problem called anabolic resistance. Find out what this new research shows.
Muscle loss becomes a serious problem as we age. A driving force behind loss of muscle tissue is anabolic resistance. Find out what anabolic resistance is, how it can impact your health later in life and what you can do about it.
