by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
I reported recently that a growing number of people in the United States, Australia and Great Britain purchase organically grown produce as they believe it is substantially more nutritious and less hazardous than the conventional alternative. Also, these consumers are...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
To answer your question with one word, definitely. To provide you with an explanation let me draw on a paper written by sports scientists at Arizona State University. These researchers assessed over 140 weight lifting studies to obtain insights into the differences...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Once past 30 years of age, we can lose up to 2% of our muscle each year. A leucine-rich diet may prevent the loss of your hard-earned muscle, particularly as you get older, says French researchers who have reported positive results on rodents. This study showed a diet...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research, Supplements
A while back, I posted an article; Sex, Lies, and Protein Intake – this article identified how the healthcare community has misled and totally confused people about their dietary protein requirements. Protein metabolism experts now grudgingly admit that the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
VP2 Whey Isolate is the finest quality whey protein on the market, no doubt – has been for over 10 years. However, research on the digestion and absorption properties of various proteins reveals that different sources have important roles in maximizing results...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
A recent study has revealed that Americans don’t eat anywhere near enough of them to promote good health. If you want a lean, muscular physique that’s full of energy, you’ve got to consume a lot more than the average person. In fact, a high intake can actually...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Bioeletrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) estimates body composition via the use of small, harmless electrical currents that pass through tissues and determine density. Body fat, skin, muscle and bone contain different amounts of water and therefore possess different...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Individuals in many occupations (i.e., law enforcement, police, firefighters) are exposed to stress stemming from a combination of psychological and high physical demands. This can result in negative health effects as shown by increase morbidity and mortality rates in...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research, Supplements
Serious athletes are always on the lookout for a new supplement or compound that may give them that extra edge in performance or recovery. However, a recent study has just identified that when two “old-school” but highly effective supplements are taken together, they...
