Fasting & protein: the impact of fasting on muscle mass
This video clip is from Ask Me Anything (AMA) #32 — Exercise, squats, deadlifts, BFR, and TRT, originally released on…
More hype than substance: erythritol and cardiovascular risk
A newly-published study caught public attention by reporting an association between the common sweetener erythritol and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, but there’s more to the story.
#242 – AMA #44: Peter’s historical changes in body composition with his evolving dietary, fasting, and training protocols
“Trends matter. You’re treating what you see, but you’re mindful of the trends.” —Peter Attia
To reduce appetite, skip late-night snacks
Two recent randomized trials found that biasing food intake toward the end of the day increases appetite and may reduce energy expenditure.
Non-caffeine components of coffee and their effects on neurodegenerative diseases
Coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative processes, but the effect may be more than a matter of caffeine.
#235 ‒ Training principles for mass and strength, changing views on nutrition, creatine supplementation, and more | Layne Norton, Ph.D.
“Most 40 year olds, 50 year olds, they have pain anyway. So I’d rather be strong and have pain than be weak and have pain.” —Layne Norton
#227 – AMA #40: Body composition, protein, time-restricted feeding, fasting, DEXA scans, and more
“We don’t want to be consuming protein for energy purposes at all. We want to be consuming protein for muscle protein synthesis.” —Peter Attia
#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.
“We want weight loss, but we don’t want people to lose any lean mass. Especially if they’re adults.” —Don Layman
A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention?
A quick search for “hangover prevention” will send you down a rabbit hole of advice. While staying hydrated and not drinking too much are obvious solutions, there’s a new hangover pill called Myrkl that’s garnering much attention. In this article, you’ll find out exactly what is in these pills, whether they might actually work (or not), and potential downsides.
#222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.
“It’s really important that we be willing to change our beliefs about nutrition and other aspects of health as more data comes in.” —Matt Kaeberlein
Different effects of fat- vs. carbohydrate-restriction on neural reward signaling
“A calorie is a calorie” seems like a simple and obvious statement. But do different macronutrients vary in their ability to drive obesity? A recent study by Dr. Kevin Hall and colleagues provides new clues – and likely new fodder for debate.