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Time for another IronRadio Bonus-ode! Lonnie and Phil grade a list of 12 supplements purported to be popular for getting you ripped.  Note/ corrections: When Lonnie states Jose Antonio is President of the ISSN, he means (co)founder. When Phil mentions direct NO intake, he’s referring to nitrates as in beetroot. If you’d like a more academic, comprehensive discussion of these ingredients and more,...

After asking 40-something co-host Mike T. Nelson about how he does his coffee, we compare his answers to market research on how Gen Z digs their ready-to-drink brews. If you're interested in spiking your cup with alternative ingredients (or buying them RTD), this one's for you. ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387  Podcast on Spot...

A don't miss sports nutrition event is previewed, followed by a listener question on a grey market fat loss peptide, and finally a rant on what the heck people are doing drumming up supposed fitness  controversies. ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387  Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscr...

In the final days before go-time, models, bodybuilders and beach-goers want to look extra good in a flash. Is it possible? What do physique athletes do (with varying degrees of success)? ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387  Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our YouTube backup: h...

What does protein do to your fat loss efforts? Find out! ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our YouTube backup: https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast on Amazon/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/NutritionRadioorg-Podc...

Oooh, it's been a long time coming! A listener post and recent research on coffee and health - including it's history of controversy - has led to this preview of what's sure to be more coffee goodness in Season Two of NutritionRadio.org! ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECH...

Olipop and Poppi prebiotic sodas claim to be healthier alternatives to sugar bomb, empty calorie colas and fruity sodas. Let's take a look at them nutritionally and see why they're becoming a big deal. ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our...

Staying sharp is something we all want as we head through middle age and beyond. New research suggests how you go about your exercise program really matters here.  ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our YouTube backup: https://www.youtube.co...

Instead of an academic lecture, this episode resurrects an Experiments vs. Experience epsisode from 2001, with muscle magazine editor and writer Rob "Fortress" Fortney! Now that's vintage podcasting (including the audio quality). We discussed the use of growth hormone in sports like bodybuilding. (And yes, nutrition was part of the discussion.) That show compared what science was able to conclude...

You probably know that a daily six pack won't help you cultivate a "six pack" of your own, but beyond co-ingested pub food or other affected behaviors, what is ethanol itself doing to your body fat? And can we change our pattern of intake to reduce the damage? ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://ope...

A new study on experienced lifters lays down gold nuggets on how to use a protein source that's neither plant nor animal.   ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387   Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our YouTube backup: https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast on...

You've heard how healthful the Mediterranean Diet can be, but do you know what's so good about one of its major components? Olive oil is getting a lot of study, so we touch on a high-level summary of its potential. However, if you're a fan of it (and you should be), you're not going to like the harsh market forces that are going to affect it in coming months. ------- Subscribe at Apple iTunes: htt...

Time for our weekly fitness topic! Are you fueled by the cheers of the crowd? Does it matter which type of performance you're doing? Check out this paper looking at a specific type of male and female athlete, and get commentary on how it relates to other sports and even coffee research.  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web site:  https:...

Come with me into the classroom where final carb topics get covered: Which carbs are slow-acting vs. fast and how to leverage that, classic recommendations for pre-mid-post exercise, and the eyebrow-raising truths of carb loading. Time for Part 3 of a physiology lecture on how the body metabolizes carbs.  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast...

Here's the brief but complete guide to which exercise movements burn the most calories. Find out about stationary bike vs. treadmill vs. rower vs. elliptical, as well as doing indoor vs. outdoor cardio, and weights vs. aerobic equipment! ------------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web site:  https://sites.libsyn.com/455769/site Podcast on Spo...

A new study has just backed up a prior one that a simple vitamin supplement may enhance short term memory as we age, and have even deeper effects in people with cardiovascular disease.  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web site:  https://sites.libsyn.com/455769/site Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPt...

A new academic review suggests that consumers can judge food quality differently, depending on geographic region/ culture. Meats, eggs, even honey get attention. Fortunately, science has its own objective tools for using color to get info. on food quality, and the USDA has some facts specific to judging the color of meats as well. Come check it out!  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.y...

It's time again for a simulcast of the occasional IronRadio.org episode! Watch for these bonus, full-length 45-75 minute installments in future months. Caution: Potty mouth powerlifters at work. Donate to the show via PayPal HERE . You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to ww...

More questions get answered: How much can we expand our "carb gas tank" by carb loading? How do we make our own blood sugar when we don't consume carbs? And when do muscles eagerly take up and use glucose - or strugle to do so? Tune in for Part 2 of a physiology lecture on how the body metabolizes carbs.  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast...

On this Fitness-themed episode you're getting a brief editorial on why you should consider getting outside for your cardio and lifting - it's not just for sports. There's life out there, in a way your DNA appreciates more than any synthetic big box gym environment! ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web site: https://sites.libsyn.com/45576...

Today's weight management tip is more of an observation: That certain antiinflammatory supplements seem to produce similar beneficial effects on metabolism and/ or fat loss. And could there be a small bump in lean mass as a bonus? Find out!  ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web site:  https://sites.libsyn.com/455769/site Podcast on Spoti...

Do you take curcumin for anti-inflammatory reasons? It has a somewhat controversial history but it is back in the news with an umbrella review of many studies, focusing on obese persons. Also tune in for a sidebar regarding a comparison of delivery enhancers for this poorly-bioavailable substance. ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast web sit...

Dietary fiber isn't just one thing, and the many types are being put into all kinds of foods. A serendipitous follow-up to last week's episode on fiber and weight loss, this brief bit of news commentary offers a few facts on the types and benefits of fibers, hopefully stimulating listeners to look up how each one affects them. ------- Subscribe to our backup:  https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_...

A perfect storm of heavy lifting and family history has led to joint damage and a specific selection of dietary supplements to help support continued exercise, despite advancing years. If you've wondered which joint supplements may help increase your athletic career longevity, this one's for you. Donate to the show via PayPal HERE . You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on h...

How many grams of carbohydrates can the body store? And why do sports nutritionists push carbs so much? Ah, the two are connected! Tune in for Part 1 of a physiology lecture on how the body metabolizes carbs.  Donate to the show via PayPal HERE . You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your h...