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Think you know how to build muscle? In our third episode, Martin Gibala does some mythbusting with two of the world’s most prominent experts in the science of strength development, Stuart Phillips and special guest Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the...

Curated By Nelson Vergel | ExcelMale.com | Updated May 2026 If you're on testosterone replacement therapy, you already know that TRT raises your anabolic ceiling. Testosterone directly stimulates muscle protein synthesis, helps preserve lean mass, and makes you more responsive to resistance...

* 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...

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...

The American College of Sports Medicine just released its first update to the resistance training guidelines in 17 years. The senior author is here to break it all down. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Karl sit down with Dr. Stuart Phillips, senior author of the new ACSM Position Stand on resistance...

What if the official protein advice you’ve been following is made for you to survive and not to thrive? Skeletal muscle metabolism expert Prof. Stuart Phillips explains why protein intake guidelines are failing you. Stuart Phillips is a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and one of...

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...

This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I struggle with basic nutrition to achieve meaningful fat loss despite thinking I understand it. My results, or lack there of, would indicate I do not so I’m going back to square one with this post. I’m provide some details and past dieting history for...

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...

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...

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...

How much protein do we really need? And is resistance training more important than we thought? In this episode of The Ty Beal Show, Stuart Phillips, PhD, renowned expert in muscle health and aging at McMaster University, breaks down the science of muscle preservation across the lifespan. Stuart...

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...

In this upcoming one-hour webinar with Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology and a leading researcher in the field, he will share how strength training and protein intake can help older adults maintain muscle, improve mobility, and support overall well-being. This session will offer...

Are you eating enough protein? This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself. With “high protein” labels on almost every type of food product you can imagine, it’s easy to get confused. In this episode, Prof. Stuart Phillips explains how protein can keep us healthy as we age. He also...

Starting around age 30, we all begin to lose muscle mass and strength. For some, this progresses into sarcopenia, a condition that can reduce independence, increase disability, and heighten risks of falls, hospitalizations, and other health complications. Joining us to discuss how to prevent...

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...

Who is Luc van Loon? Luc van Loon is a Professor of Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition and Head of the M3-research group at the Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University. Luc has an international research standing in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism, has published well over...

Stuart Phillips, a professor at McMaster University specializing in skeletal muscle health, continues to be a leading voice in protein research.

* Overall, based on our current study and the majority of the evidence, creatine does not influence testosterone (free or total) and DHT ABSTRACT Background Creatine is a widely used ergogenic aid that enhances muscle strength and lean mass. However, concerns have been raised about...

Used to bang a dozen a day! Get crackin'! In this solo episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo takes a deep dive into the long-debated question: Should you eat eggs? With rising egg prices sparking conversations, he explores the scientific evidence, nutritional benefits, and...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Nutrition and Life Podcast, where host Lisa Franz delves into the world of nutrition and fitness with the industry's most knowledgeable minds. Today's episode, featuring special guest Alan Aragon, is a must-listen for anyone curious about...

Update from initial post. Guys, I'm not 100% to my final goals yet, but for the first time in my life, I hit my mark in terms of recomp, am in better shape than in my 20s (I'm 5-7, now 165lbs, almost 65, was 193lbs at my heaviest) and now am on my way to the *refinement stage. I did it in less...

Abstract Background/Objectives Sports supplements have become popular among fitness enthusiasts for enhancing the adaptive response to exercise. This review analyzes five of the most effective ergogenic aids: creatine, beta-alanine, nitrates, caffeine, and protein. Methods We conducted a...

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...

Time to cut through all the bull***! https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/performance-nutrition-series-impact-protein-muscle-mass-gain-truth-whole-truth-and-nothing https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei-v8JKwQaOifSyYr8SJTw#/registration Zoom webinar (03/05/2024) Dr. Stuart Phillips is...