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Are you confused about the recent boom (and controversy) around peptides? In this podcast episode, Dr. John interviews a peptide expert to get the facts on benefits, risks, and the potential future of peptides in healthcare.

Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS https://www.utmb.edu/scoa/pepper-center/news/2026/06/08/utmb-pepper-center-lecture-highlights-advances-in-targeting-skeletal-muscle-for-healthy-aging UTMB Pepper Center Lecture Highlights Advances in Targeting Skeletal Muscle for Healthy Aging Jun 8, 2026, 09:11 AM...

Our co-host Stuart Phillips was the senior author on the ACSM’s gold-standard strength training position statement, a.k.a. “the most comprehensive evidence-based guidance to date on how resistance training supports muscle strength, muscle size (hypertrophy), power, and physical performance...

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky's VO2 max was once 87.6 ml/kg/min — an elite-level mark few humans have reached. He's competed at three world championships in three different sports. He's also had three cardiac ablation surgeries, bled from his bowels after races, and watched his vision tunnel to a speck...

* Dr. Phillips has published hundreds of scientific papers in this area, and his work has played a major role in shaping current thinking on protein requirements, muscle health, aging, and resistance training. In this episode, Brendan is joined by Dr. Stuart Phillips, one of the world’s...

Dr Bradley Elliott — physiologist, university lecturer, and a trustee and Communications Lead at the British Society for Research on Ageing — joins host Daphna for a refreshingly honest conversation about what longevity science actually knows and what we still cannot explain. This episode cuts...

Protein is often hailed as the ultimate nutrient for health and longevity, but the science suggests it is only half of the equation. While social media influencers debate the minutiae of protein grams, researchers have found that the vast majority of protein's benefits are "baked in" only when...

Synthesis and Conclusions

In this episode, the doctors break down what protein expert Dr. Phillips says about protein intake and why most people misunderstand how much they actually need. From muscle building to aging and metabolic health, protein plays a much bigger role than just gym performance. We explain how...

ABOUT PROFESSOR LUC VAN LOON: Professor Luc van Loon is Professor of Physiology of Exercise at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He is one of the world's leading researchers on muscle protein metabolism, with particular expertise in how nutrition and exercise affect muscle health across...

In this episode of The Proof, I’m joined by Dr Luc van Loon, one of the world’s leading researchers in protein metabolism, muscle physiology, and ageing. We explore what actually happens to protein once you eat it, how muscle adapts to training and inactivity, and why so much of the public...

* I use analogies because they capture biology surprisingly well. Protein does not bake the cake; exercise does. Protein is the (thin) layer of icing (or the sprinkles on the icing). Once the cake is properly iced, adding more icing does not turn it into something else. At some point, you are...

Exercise & Nutritional Interventions: The Only Proven Strategies to Extend Human Healthspan | Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky | BlueOakNx Symposium Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky delivers a clinically-grounded presentation drawing from 35 years treating mitochondrial disease patients, revealing critical insights...

Today I’m sitting down with world-leading exercise physiologist Professor Stuart Phillips, PhD, to cut through the noise around strength training, protein, fasting, and midlife muscle. We talk about why women don’t need a completely different training programme than men, why just two resistance...

In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki dives into new research from Dr. Fuchs and Professor Luc van Loon on the critical role of protein and activity in preserving muscle during hospitalization. She explains just how quickly muscle mass can decline with bed rest or critical illness, why standard...

Dr. Darren Candow * 3-5 g is great for muscle * 8-10/8-12 g is good for bone * I think the sweet spot is 10 g for the whole body Join Dr. Altamash Raja and Dr. Darsh Shah on Medicine Redefined as they introduce Dr. Darren Candow, a leading researcher on creatine supplementation. The...

In this Building Muscle Masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Stu Phillips — the world’s most cited researcher in exercise science and protein metabolism. If you care about building muscle, eating enough protein, lifting smarter, or cutting through the noise in the fitness world, this is a...

By THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION FEATURING JOSE ANTONIO, ANTHONY RICCI, DARREN CANDOW https://www.vumedi.com/video/the-myocentric-view-of-creatine-is-incomplete/ Prof. Darren Candow, PhD (University of Regina, Canada), an internationally expert in the field of creatine research...

https://lundquist.org/legends/ LEGENDS Each year, The Lundquist Institute honors outstanding researchers for their groundbreaking discoveries and commitment to finding solutions to the world’s most urgent medical problems. The Legends celebration event is a very special evening of renewing...

In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with legendary physician-scientist Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky to explore how exercise, nutrition, and genetics intersect to reshape the aging process. With over 500 peer-reviewed publications and decades of research in neurometabolic...

Eye opener for many! Fast-twitch muscle fiber load/rep range training myth! 49:34-53:15 Guest Bio: Professor Scott Trappe is a renowned exercise physiologist at Ball State University's Human Performance Laboratory. His groundbreaking research on lifelong athletes, muscle fibre...

The Creatine Conference 2025 is honored to welcome Prof. Darren Candow, PhD (University of Regina, Canada), an internationally expert in the field of creatine research. In this keynote, Dr. Candow presents the latest research on creatine supplementation in older adults, focusing on its benefits...

Briefing Document: The Link Between Muscle Quality and Erectile Dysfunction Date: July 21, 2025 Source: "Exploring the link between muscle quality and erectile dysfunction: assessing the impact of mass and strength" (Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2025) I. Executive Summary This briefing document...

Bringing together two of the top minds, with differing (though less so now than ever before) perspectives on protein as it relates to health from multiple different angles, watching their circles of agreement overlapping more and more in real time, is amazing. But we push the envelope, ask the...

In this episode, we speak with Professor Stuart Phillips, a world-renowned expert in protein metabolism and resistance training, to unpack the science behind maintaining muscle mass, strength, and health as women age. From protein requirements and menopause-specific recommendations to resistance...

During the symposium 'Sustainable nutrition in hospitals', Prof. Luc van Loon gave an overview of what we do and do not know about the anabolic properties of animal and vegetable proteins.

Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) 12:09 - Why...

13:04-20:35 *The primary driver of accumulating new muscle is definitely the weightlifting lets be clear on that and the protein is the icing on the cake! Pay close attention (16:30-17:32, 41:50-43:23) How much protein can your body actually use in one sitting? Is there an upper limit...

Steeltown! Stuart Phillips, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he also serves as the director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. His research centers on the roles exercise and nutrition play in influencing human...