Muscle Protein Synthesis (Tag Archives)
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MuscleTech Muscle Peptide 185: New Name, Walmart Dose, and DL185 Research
MuscleTech launched Peptide 185 in January 2024 as one of the first standalone dileucine supplements and the start of a whole new line of peptide-based supplements. Two years later, the product has a new name, new packaging, an entire Peptide Series around it, and a Walmart SKU that brings more affordability.
Since its launch, the […] Continue Reading →
Amino Acid Fortification (Not Spiking!) with Leuvate: Dr. Daniel Traylor | Episode #231
Episode #231 of the PricePlow Podcast is a science deep dive, and this one comes with tons of citations. Dr. Daniel Traylor, a protein and amino acid researcher at DePaul University, joins Jim McMahon of Fit Foods to launch PVL's ISO CLEAAR, a dairy-free protein drink built around Leuvate, Traylor's leucine-forward essential amino […] Continue Reading →
Lazy But Not Dumb: Why the Body Bothers to Make Dileucine From Leucine, and What That Means
On Episode #078 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ralf Jaeger dropped a line that's quietly shaped how we think about peptide ingredients ever since: "the human body is lazy".
But not in a bad way. Instead, it's in the specific, useful way that a species doesn't survive countless years and generations spending energy on processes […] Continue Reading →
GLP-1 Drag: Shawn Wells' Theory on Muscle, Mitochondria, and Dopamine
Most of the supplement industry's GLP-1 content covers two moments: the drug itself, and what happens after someone stops taking it. NNB Nutrition's Post GLP-1 Window framework belongs to that second part. This article covers the time in between, the actual stretch of time spent on the medication, and three linked theories NNB's science […] Continue Reading →
ProFerm™ by Perfect Day: Precision-Fermented BLG and the New Plant That Changes the Protein Supply Math
If you've spent any time over the past few years shopping for protein or sourcing protein ingredients, you already know the headline: whey protein isolate got expensive... and stayed that way. Prices climbed steeply as demand surged past what traditional dairy supply could absorb, with whey supply sputtering due to flat-to-down cheese consumption. Spot […] Continue Reading →
How Helaina Got Here: The effera® Journey, a Major Nestlé Partnership, and What's Coming
In early June 2026, Helaina and Nestlé announced a multi-year strategic innovation collaboration to advance early-life nutrition. The partnership was announced in an official Nestlé press release as well as Helaina's announcements page. It even landed in the Wall Street Journal and drew attention well outside the supplement industry.[1]
That announcement deserves its own moment. […] Continue Reading →
HMB With High-Dose Protein: New Study Shows Added Muscle Benefits in Older Adults
Something interesting happens when researchers pile on the protein. You'd expect that at some point, a high-quality dose becomes sufficient on its own and any added ingredient becomes redundant. A 2026 study in Nutrients by Smith et al. put exactly that assumption to the test.[1] Researchers gave older adults 40 grams of whey protein […] Continue Reading →
Iron and the Female Athlete: Why Exercise Suppresses Iron Absorption, and What to Do About It
She does everything right: takes her iron supplement daily, eats her meat and spinach, sleeps enough, and gets bloodwork done when her doctor asks. But six months later, her ferritin has barely moved, she still fades at mile eight of every long run, and her coach is suggesting she double her dose.
She's not doing […] Continue Reading →
NuLiv Science's Full Portfolio with Luis Gonzalez: AstraGin, Senactiv, and a Unique Industry Start | Episode #217
NuLiv Science ingredients are everywhere in the modern supplement stack. AstraGin® shows up in pre-workouts, protein powders, energy drinks, and gut health supplements. Senactiv® anchors some of the most performance-focused formulas in sports nutrition. Yet for all that visibility, the brand hasn't sat down for an in-depth podcast with Team PricePlow for quite some time.[…] Continue Reading →
K Tropix Wellness KLEAN Protein: 24g BLG-Based Whey Isolate Shots
K Tropix built its reputation in the botanical space with a loyal following developed over roughly five years. Through their K Tropix Wellness line, they're now bringing that same GMP-certified, lab-tested approach to mainstream supplements, but doing it in a very unique manner. Their first protein product is worth a close look.
KLEAN Protein is […] Continue Reading →
