Iron Culture presented by MASS
Iron Culture presented by MASS
MASS Research Review
Ep 340 - Protein: Valuable, But Overvalued
1 hour 21 minutes Posted Aug 13, 2025 at 7:18 pm.
Introduction01:11 Preview of next week's episode (non-responders, hyper-responders, etc)07:01 Trex's surgery update12:11 Discussion on Protein Meta-Analyses and Research Updates (how much does protein intake actually matter for gains?)33:10 Why meta-analyses differ from RCTs in terms of "expiration dates"44:15 The Impact of Training vs. Nutrition (for muscle growth)51:41 Q&A: Supplementation for Lifters (and Specifically Vegans Who Lift)55:49 Incontinence, Increased Urine Output, and Contest Prep59:16 Chrono Nutrition and Sleep Quality01:11:28 The Role of Smelling Salts in Sports Performance (and Football)
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In this episode, Drs Trexler and Helms discuss various topics including updates on Eric's surgery, the valuable (but very modest) effects of protein intake on muscle gains, incontinence after contest prep, the relationship between sleep quality and nutrient timing, the recent ban on smelling salts in the NFL, and more.Time stamps:00:00 Introduction01:11 Preview of next week's episode (non-responders, hyper-responders, etc)07:01 Trex's surgery update12:11 Discussion on Protein Meta-Analyses and Research Updates (how much does protein intake actually matter for gains?)33:10 Why meta-analyses differ from RCTs in terms of "expiration dates"44:15 The Impact of Training vs. Nutrition (for muscle growth)51:41 Q&A: Supplementation for Lifters (and Specifically Vegans Who Lift)55:49 Incontinence, Increased Urine Output, and Contest Prep59:16 Chrono Nutrition and Sleep Quality01:11:28 The Role of Smelling Salts in Sports Performance (and Football)