Author: Igor Klibanov

You or someone you know recently started taking antidepressants. And the most obvious side effect was also noticeable: weight gain. I’ve observed this effect repeatedly – people on antidepressants have a harder time losing fat,...

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are gaining a lot of popularity. They are touted to help with weight loss, muscle growth, fatigue, and more. But how much of this is justified? And how does it compare to regular, whey protein?...

Want to lose weight, have more mental clarity, prevent cancer, and save money on your car insurance? Take exogenous ketones. Or so the supplement manufacturers, and spammy websites would have you believe. But before going there,...

You’re a runner, triathlete, cyclist, or some other kind of endurance athlete. You want to be better at your sport, but you also want to maintain your muscle mass. So you’re already doing some strength training, but you’re not...

I’ve been getting asked to write about vegetarianism for a long time. And for a long time, I’ve been avoiding it. Mostly because vegetarians just want confirmation that their choices are good, rather than to actually hear my...