Iron Culture presented by MASS Ep 340 - Protein: Valuable, But Overvalued
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Aug 13, 2025 Dive into the intriguing discussions about the modest effects of protein on muscle gains and how hospital logistics play a role in athlete health. Explore the surprising link between sleep quality and nutrient timing, alongside the implications of dietary choices for vegan lifters. Discover the controversies surrounding the recent ban on smelling salts in the NFL. The hosts also tackle the complexities of training protocols and the nuances of bodily responses to nutrition, ensuring you get all the insights on performance optimization!
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Quick Surgery After Surprise Hernia
- Eric Trexler described discovering an umbilical hernia and scheduling quick surgery.
- He relied on internal medical contacts and expects an easy recovery before resuming work.
Small Effect Hidden By Study Noise
- Most individual studies don't show significant protein effects and pooled significance required dozens of studies.
- The small pooled effect implies protein's influence is weak relative to noise and other factors.
Use The Most Recent Meta‑Analysis
- Meta-analyses 'expire' as new studies change pooled estimates, so prefer recent high-quality reviews.
- Relying on a popular older meta (because it's famous) can mislead when newer data exist.