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Nutrition

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Young adults in a European health store choosing various powder supplements like greens and collagen, reflecting the growing wellness trend.
Nutrition Science

Europe's Wellness Trend Fuels Powder Supplement Surge

In Germany and the UK, over 40% of Europe's €2.

Talia Sharir·June 24, 2026
A comparative image showing a lean pork meal and a plant-based meal, highlighting the difference in their potential for muscle protein synthesis.
Hypertrophy Hub

Lean pork outperforms plant-based meals for building muscle

A post-workout meal of 20 grams of lean pork significantly outperformed both a plant-based meal and an amino acid shake in stimulating muscle-protein synthesis, according to new research.

Elena Pappas·June 24, 2026
Illustration of a human brain with glowing neural pathways next to a scale showing a 7.8% weight loss, symbolizing the effects of intermittent fasting.
Strength & Conditioning

Intermittent fasting rewires brains, boosting weight loss by 7.8%

Magnetic imaging has revealed that intermittent fasting can rewire brain regions associated with appetite, emotion, and reward, fundamentally changing how participants relate to food.

Elena Pappas·June 23, 2026
FDA official examining supplement vials in a lab, highlighting concerns over impurities and the need for stricter regulations in the dietary supplement industry.
Nutrition Science

Dietary Supplement Listing Act Could Force Major Changes

Impurities and adulterants have been found in dietary supplements, largely due to a lack of good manufacturing practice requirements, leaving consumers vulnerable to unknown risks.

Talia Sharir·June 17, 2026
Split image showing an athlete and people engaged in cognitive tasks, illustrating creatine's dual benefits for physical and mental performance.
Nutrition Science

Creatine Benefits Daily Wellness: Boost Your Brain Function

In a surprising twist, creatine, long associated with muscle-bound athletes, significantly boosts memory and intelligence in vegetarian participants, outperforming meat-eaters in cognitive tasks.

Talia Sharir·June 5, 2026
A stressed bodybuilder examining their physique in a mirror before a competition, highlighting the potential for show day mistakes.
Hypertrophy Hub

IFBB Coach Explains How Bodybuilders Ruin Physique on Show Day

Despite intense dedication, many bodybuilders overdo last-minute changes, chasing an 'even better look' that often eludes them and can degrade their physique on show day.

Elena Pappas·June 2, 2026
WWE Superstar Braun Strowman in a gym setting, showcasing his physique and a large meal, symbolizing his intense training and diet for a comeback.
Strength & Conditioning

Braun Strowman's new diet fuels WWE comeback

While on a 'cutting phase', WWE star Braun Strowman consumes an astonishing 7,300 calories daily, according to Muscleandfitness .

Elena Pappas·May 30, 2026
A focused middle-aged athlete lifting weights in a gym, demonstrating strength and dedication to performance.
Athlete Spotlight

Aging Athletes Boost Performance With Smarter Training and Protein Intake

Every year after age 30, athletes can expect to lose approximately 1% of their skeletal muscle mass and 3% of their muscle strength.

Mateo Vargas·May 23, 2026