Author Archives: Mia Edgar, M.D.

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED

NEXT ON THE JOURNAL CLUB – How Much Protein Do You Need? Are you getting the most from your Protein?  find out how much protein you really need and when you should eat your protein to get the most out of it.  Full article will be posted next, right here at The Journal Club! Do […]

DOES YOUR WHEY PROTEIN HAVE ENOUGH LEUCINE

What is Leucine? Leucine is an essential amino acid, which means humans cannot make it on their own (cannot be synthesized) and it must be obtained from foods we eat.  It is found in meats, dairy products, beans and legumes. It breaks down into Acetyl-CoA and Acetoacetate; one of the two ketogenic amino acids in […]

WELCOME TO THE JOURNAL CLUB

Welcome to the Journal Club We created the Journal Club as a place to address common myths and misinformation about fitness, nutrition and supplementation. Our goal is to publish articles researched and written by John’s Killer Protein® Athlete and CrossFit® Team Competitor Mia Edgar, M.D. to educate, inform and break through current fads and trends […]

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