Protein & Kidney Function; Cholesterol & Training Adaptations

If you’d like to receive Research Roundup emails, please sign up for our email list at https://www.strongerbyscience.com/newsletter/. To join in on the SBS conversation, check out our new Facebook group and subreddit. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity. Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/StrongerByScience/. Finally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPS Intro/Announcements (0:00:30). Good news (0:02:33). Feats of Strength (0:08:43). Research Review: High-protein diets and kidney function (0:09:58). Studies discussed: https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/35/1/1/5614387 https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article-abstract/35/1/98/5511599 https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/35/1/106/5320337 Research Review: Dietary cholesterol and training adaptations (0:48:57). Studies discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32576297/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28978542/ https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.lb563 https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2007/05001/Effect_of_Dietary_Cholesterol_on_Muscle.1949.aspx https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12603-009-0016-y https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/62/10/1164/568431 Q&A (1:29:05). Is there a simple way to judge if I'm gaining too much fat during a bulk? (1:29:14). When we talk about CNS fatigue, what are we actually talking about mechanistically? Is there anything we can specifically do to improve CNS recovery? (1:41:52). Rapid fire for Eric (1:55:56): Is there any benefit regarding creatine cycling? What's your take on supplementing with leucine at every meal to optimize MPS? Does the effect of citrulline malate decrease with continuous use? If you are supplementing with collagen to help repair soft tissue and possibly mitigate pain, do you think it would be beneficial to antagonize the problem areas during your workouts to elicit an inflammatory response? For body comp and performance purposes, what are your thoughts on “behavior based” dietary interventions, rather than focusing solely on macro targets? Should athletes focused on cutting weight in a caloric deficit be worried about micronutrient deficiency? To play us out: Off-topic question (2:04:46). Given how you both train, what’s the biggest animal you think you could fight with caveman technology and win? MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.