Senior Lecturer in Health & Exercise Science, University of Stirling
My research focuses on the adaptive response of human skeletal muscle to exercise and nutrition, in particular protein feeding. My primary interest is optimising nutritional strategies to support the gain of muscle mass in athletes, exercisers and the elderly. Other interests include the role of nutrition for maintaining performance and immune function during intensified periods of endurance training (‘overreaching’).
What's the best source of protein for building muscle –- meat or plants?
Apr 02, 2017 01:05 am UTC| Health
Do vegan bodybuilders have the edge? A recent study was reported as showing plant-based protein was more effective for building muscle than that from animals. The higher environmental impact of eating a diet rich in...
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