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19JulJuly 19, 2020

Is casein a good post-workout protein supplement?

Casein is known as the slow protein, and for good reason. In the introductory article to the casein protein series, we discussed how casein protein consumption causes amino acid levels in the blood to increase for seven hours; more than double the time of whey protein. This would make casein...

By KProtein, Supplementsanabolic window, body fat, casein protein, post workout meal, protein supplements, protein synthesis, protein timing, soy protein, whey protein

07SepSeptember 7, 2019

Does soy protein make you stronger?

For a long time, animal sourced protein supplements have been seen as superior to plant based ones. With an increased focused on health, plant proteins are getting a second look. There is plenty of research showing the health benefits of replacing animal proteins with plant options. Even so, many are...

By KProtein, Supplementsanimal protein, casein protein, lean body mass, muscle, plant protein, protein synthesis, soy protein, strength, supplements, whey protein

24FebFebruary 24, 2019

The Final Verdict – BCAAs

Branched Chain Amino Acids

We've come to the end of our series on the effectiveness of BCAAs. Since we started, we've gone over potential benefits of supplementation including: strength & aerobic training applications, ability to increase protein synthesis, decrease body fat, improve recovery, and aid in weight loss. The current...

By KBCAAs, SupplementsBCAAs, body fat, cardio, protein, protein synthesis, recovery, strength, supplements, weight loss

22DecDecember 22, 2018

BCAAs and Protein Synthesis

All muscle is made up of protein, and more specifically, amino acids. When you eat protein, it's broken down into amino acids, which are then sent to tissues all around the body. There, they are reassembled into new proteins: muscle tissue. The body is constantly breaking down...

By KBCAAs, Supplementsamino acids, BCAAs, leucine, protein synthesis, supplements

06DecDecember 6, 2018

Introduction to BCAAs

BCAAs

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) have become one of the most popular supplements in the fitness industry. Both as a standalone product and ingredient in protein supplements, pre-workouts, and recovery drinks, BCAAs are everywhere. At approximately $18 per pound, its high price SHOULD deliver great results, right?

What are BCAAs?

There are...

By KBCAAs, Supplementsamino acids, ATP, BCAAs, isoleucine, leucine, protein synthesis, supplements, valine