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Whey or natural proteins: which builds more muscle?
Whey triggers a greater spike in protein synthesis than milk or meat. However, over a 12-week period, whey, soya and a placebo resulted in the same muscle gains. 19 studies to settle the matter.
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Supplements · 7 minBCAAs: myth or reality?
6 g of BCAAs double muscle synthesis… for two hours, after which levels drop back down. And 7.5 g of leucine a day for three months made no difference. 14 studies to settle the matter.
SupplementsProteinsNutritionBy Kalorya · July 28, 2026
Creatine · 7 minCreatine and the kidneys: is there a risk?
18 studies, including a meta-analysis and trials involving people at risk. Why creatinine levels rise without the kidneys being affected — and the real limitations.
CreatineSafetySupplementsBy Kalorya · July 22, 2026
Creatine · 5 minDoes creatine cause hair loss?
The whole myth stems from a single study from 2009 that never actually examined a single hair. In 2025, a randomised trial finally carried out the necessary measurements: here’s what it found.
CreatineSafetySupplementsBy Kalorya · July 22, 2026
Weight loss · 6 minWeight loss: what really works (and the false promises)
Caffeine, protein, L-carnitine: what the studies really say about ‘slimming’ supplements — and why a calorie deficit remains the key factor.
Weight lossNutritionSupplementsBy Kalorya · July 20, 2026