What’s the best source of protein for building muscle – meat or plants?
New research on whether animal- or plant-based protein sources are better have been severely misrepresented.
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Creatine: what is it and should we supplement our diets with it?
Named after the Greek word "kreas" meaning flesh, creatine is an amino acid derivative found in all cells in the body, but is stored primarily in muscle.
Gym workout advice: protein guidance looks wrong, our findings suggest
The advice on the sides of protein tubs may have to change.
Why bigger isn’t always better in the world of muscle building
New research shows bodybuilders' muscle quality is lower than that of people who don't train at all - but size is still a pretty good guide to strength.
Adult breast milk drinkers aren’t just wasting their money – they’re endangering their health
Those buying and selling human breast milk online could be spreading disease without reaping any of the supposed health benefits.
Grannies get physical: how bodybuilding may hold the key to a major ageing problem
People have used bodybuilding to improve their physical performance for at least 1,500 years. The first recorded example was the sixth-century wrestler, Milo of Croton, in southern Italy. Milo reportedly…
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