The Science

Caloric deficit doesn't just burn fat — it breaks down muscle. Higher protein and EAA supplementation can shift the ratio dramatically.

Caloric deficit doesn't just burn fat — it breaks down muscle. Higher protein and EAA supplementation can shift the ratio dramatically.

Aging muscles need a stronger anabolic signal to respond. The research points to higher protein thresholds and leucine-rich EAA dosing.

Aging muscles need a stronger anabolic signal to respond. The research points to higher protein thresholds and leucine-rich EAA dosing.

16:8 fasting limits you to 2-3 protein feedings per day. Research shows that may not be enough to maximize muscle protein synthesis.

16:8 fasting limits you to 2-3 protein feedings per day. Research shows that may not be enough to maximize muscle protein synthesis.

Most protein studies were conducted on men. Women have distinct hormonal, metabolic, and lifecycle demands that change protein needs.

Most protein studies were conducted on men. Women have distinct hormonal, metabolic, and lifecycle demands that change protein needs.

You lose 3-8% of your muscle mass per decade after 30. By the time most people notice, they've already lost years of function.

You lose 3-8% of your muscle mass per decade after 30. By the time most people notice, they've already lost years of function.

Training fasted may increase fat oxidation, but it also accelerates muscle protein breakdown. A small EAA dose may offer a middle path.

Training fasted may increase fat oxidation, but it also accelerates muscle protein breakdown. A small EAA dose may offer a middle path.

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