November 2021
Science deep dive: skipping breakfast and fat loss
Betts et al. (2014) The causal role of breakfast in energy balance and health: a randomized controlled trial in lean adults. Brown et al. (2021) Eating versus skipping breakfast has no discernible effect on obesity-related [...]
February 2020
Testosterone science: how to increase testosterone naturally
3,000 words on increasing testosterone naturally. Reading time: ~11 minutes. 2 calculators/quizzes included: Zinc intake calculator (Jump there) Testosterone potential quiz (Jump there) Did you ever wonder whether you’re leaving potential on the table because [...]
January 2020
Zinc calculator: are you consuming too little zinc for (hormonal) health?
Use the calculator below to determine whether you consume enough zinc (and whether a zinc supplement would be wise). What supplement to use? Read my comprehensive post on Patreon.
October 2019
Optimal amino acids per meal calculator for vegans and vegetarians
Use the following calculator to assess which amino acids may be lacking in your non-meat meals. Then refer to the infographics at the bottom of this page to see which protein sources you need [...]
Did you ever think twice about the micronutrient zinc?
Did you ever think twice about the micronutrient zinc? How likely is it that you are deficient? How does it affect your (hormonal) health? Multiple studies show men with zinc deficiency have significantly lower testosterone [...]
Ever combined protein sources for optimal amino acid profile per meal?
Non-animal protein sources are thought to have 'low protein quality'. It's true that they contain less of some important amino acids (protein building blocks), such as lysine and methionine, which could potentially limit muscle growth [...]