Show Notes
Dr Layne Norton, PhD in nutritional sciences, pro natural bodybuilder, and world champion powerlifter, has built his reputation by cutting through fitness industry noise with hard science, and he's not afraid to fact-check claims made on podcasts with millions of listeners.
You'll hear the specific protein distribution research that made him switch from eight meals daily to four, why 1.6 grams per kilogram covers 99% of muscle-building benefits but he still eats 2.5, and his framework for determining whether protein source matters based on total daily intake.
00:00 Introduction 01:20 The plague of misinformation 04:28 How he investigates bogus claims and social media science 08:25 Misrepresented studies and how misinformation spreads 13:33 Why belief bias often overpowers scientific truth 17:17 Changing views on BCAAs and LDL cholesterol 24:28 Mendelian randomisation and lifelong LDL exposure 29:19 Safety of creatine, even for kids and cognitive health 33:27 Protein targets based on goals, not made-up rules 36:57 Do protein sources matter once you're eating enough? 42:25 Whole food vs whey vs bars in muscle building 45:54 Carbs, fats, and why ratios don’t really matter 52:31 Why personal preference might be your biggest edge 54:33 Anabolic windows and how much protein actually counts 59:48 Ideal meal frequency and protein distribution 01:07:34 Layne's Mount Rushmore of supplements and dosages 01:12:11 Sleep anxiety and the real stress-performance link 01:20:58 Current training goals and how he structures sessions 01:26:50 When and how to deload based on fatigue 01:31:59 Thoughts on peptides and being cautious with trends
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