Many often tout the importance of proper vitamin and mineral intake in bodybuilders, but how important are micronutrients for gains? Let’s see what the science says.
This study found that subjects who got more sleep lost a similar amount of weight to subjects who slept less when both groups underwent a calorie-restricted diet. However, the group that got more sleep lost more weight as fat. If your goal is to improve body composition, make sure you’re dedicating plenty of time to […]
This study found that consuming a diet high in protein improved subject’s sleep quality significantly more than other dietary interventions and a control diet. The takeaway? Make sure you’re eating a diet higher in protein to both promote growth and recovery as well as improving sleep! Source: Lindseth, G., Lindseth, P., & Thompson, M. (2013). […]