The U.S. government recommends at least 50 grams a day of protein and 25 grams a day of fiber. In my opinion both amounts are on the low side. It always amazes me that the government sees no difference in protein need for a 220 pound man compared to a 125 pound woman -- surely there has to be a difference! As a general rule, we recommend consuming 1/2 to...

Building and growing bones has similarities to building a house, in that adequate raw materials must be on hand or the construction work cannot be done in an optimal way. A variety of primary nutrients are required for normal bone density and strength, including protein, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium (like plywood and 2 x 4s). In addition to these...

Your immune system requires large amounts of energy to function correctly. If you are tired or fatigued then that is a form of stress to the healthy function of your immune system. B vitamins are the most basic nutrient support for energy production. Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin and or Super B Complex are a great way to get the finest quality b-vitamins...

One of the marvels of Mother Nature's immune support is the type of nutrition supplied to an infant through breast milk. The dietary supplement industry has done a wonderful job of concentrating many of these compounds and making them available as supplements, often derived from bovine sources or specially filtered whey protein.* First milk colostrum is a...

Breastfeeding is as important for your baby as it is for mom. The process is designed to ensure survival of the human race and is thus woven into your genes and your baby's genes in a multitude of ways -- perfected over hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. No baby formula on earth can begin to approximate the benefits from your milk or the...

Try out this tasty pumpkin spice smoothie. Adding high quality whey protein makes it a great breakfast!

Quality protein is the single most important calorie that helps you sustain, improve, build, and enhance multiple body systems, including weight loss and management.

Many proponents of the acid-alkaline theory of health believe that animal protein is acid forming because if you bake it in an oven acid ash is what is left. Such people then go on to claim that since animal protein is acid forming it leeches calcium out of bones and causes bone loss, even though not a single study has ever demonstrated this happening....

The loss of ability to synthesize muscle protein is a key marker of accelerated aging. This new study shows that 20 grams of protein following exercise, in both young and elderly men, boosted the rate of protein synthesis.

Be sure to get a high protein breakfast to boost your metabolism, reduce food cravings, improve blood sugar, and support liver function!

Raspberries are in season! Try this delicious raspberry protein smoothie.

Glycomacropeptide (GMP) is not critical to whey-induced satiety, but may have a unique role in energy intake regulation through cholecystokinin (CCK).

Effect of whey protein on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts.

A Bovine Whey Protein Extract Stimulates Human Neutrophils to Generate Bioactive IL-1Ra through a NF-B- and MAPK-Dependent Mechanism.

Effects of protein versus simple sugar intake on weight loss in polycystic ovary syndrome (according to the National Institutes of Health criteria).

Dietary whey protein lowers the risk for metabolic disease in mice fed a high-fat diet

High-protein diets containing different milk protein fractions differently influence energy intake and adiposity in the rat.