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  • by Florian Schäfer

How to Read Protein Powder Labels: Ingredient List and Nutrition Facts

90% of protein powders don't disclose where their main ingredient comes from. The back of every package is regulated by law. In two minutes you can read and evaluate: ingredient list order, E-numbers, nutrition facts, and the one leucine value that never appears on the label.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

Plant Protein vs. Whey: What Does the Science Really Say?

Plant protein builds less muscle than whey? Current studies paint a different picture. At sufficient doses with optimized leucine content, RCTs and meta-analyses show comparable results for muscle strength and lean mass. Why formulation matters more than source.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

GLP-1 Medications: Losing Weight, but at What Cost?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work for weight loss. But up to 45% of that loss can be muscle mass. Protein (1.2-1.6 g/kg) and resistance training are the two levers that make the difference. Here's what the research shows.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

Fibermaxxing: What the Fiber Trend Means for Protein Users

95% of people don't eat enough fiber. Fibermaxxing wants to change that. But how does this trend fit your protein shake? We look at what the research says and how protein and fiber work together.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

Protein Powder Without Artificial Sweeteners: What You Should Know

Nine out of ten protein powders contain sucralose, aspartame, or acesulfame-K. Research shows: probably harmless, but not proven safe. What are the alternatives, and can you skip sweeteners entirely?

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  • by Florian Schäfer

Can You Lose Weight with Plant-Based Protein Powder?

1.6 kilograms. That's how much more weight people lose in trials when they increase their protein intake. The meta-analysis covers 37 RCTs. But does it matter whether the protein comes from whey or peas? The answer involves thermogenesis, satiety hormones, and fiber.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

The Forgotten Ingredient: Fiber in Protein Powder

Fiber in protein powder is rare. Not because it doesn't work, but because formulation is technically challenging. Modern soluble fibers solve the problem.

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  • by Florian Schäfer

Why a 70-Year-Old Rating System Underestimates Plant Proteins

A 70-year-old rating system methodically favors animal proteins. But the latest research shows: in real-world training with sufficient protein and leucine, plant-based blends are practically equivalent. Why the measurement method is the biggest problem, not the protein source itself.

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