The protein powder supplement market is big business. Popular in the world of sport where muscle growth is a priority, the marketplace is dominated by glossy pictures of cut models and an ever-expanding list of claims for how these products will pack on the muscle. So, do the bros at the gym have it right in that you need these supplements if you’re serious ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2026
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Jul 2024
2636: Protein Powder - How to Find Pure & Healthy Protein Supplements
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Episode 2636:
Ari seeks guidance on choosing the right protein supplement as a woman aiming to gain muscle. Dr. Neal explains the p ... Show More
11m 55s
Nov 2010
030 GFG Do Muscle Building Supplements Work, Part 2?
Learn about popular muscle building supplements, including protein and creatine, and find out whether muscle building supplements work, and what the risks of using them are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6m 15s
Jun 2024
Protein: Are You Getting Enough?
Protein influencers are big right now, telling us that we're probably missing out on the protein we need — and giving us a bunch of hacks for getting it. Why? They say that eating extra protein helps us build muscle, feel full, and lose weight. So is that true? We talk to kinesio ... Show More
33m 47s
Sep 2017
295: Should I Take Whey Protein or Supplements If I Exercise Regularly
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Episode 295: Should I Take Whey Protein or Supplements If I Exercise Regularly (Supplementation Advice).
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12m 56s
Apr 2025
The Power (and Pitfalls) of a High-Protein Diet
Americans are protein obsessed, but should we be? Renowned nutritionist Dr. Tim Spector sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to share why the focus on protein may mean we’re missing out on another crucial nutrient. Plus, Spector weighs in on other health fads, from low-fat foods to se ... Show More
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