Protein Guide: Benefits of Shakes, Whey & Lean Sources

Protein shakes can be beneficial for hair and muscle growth, but too much protein may cause kidney damage. Identify the best lean sources like beans and eggs while understanding the differences between whey and casein for your diet.

Five Stages of Protein Digestion

Published Jan,05 2019 | By Bryan Myers

The digestion of protein requires five steps, each in a specific location. Foods take a similar path regardless of the cooking temperature and portion size.

Does Protein Powder Do Anything Bad to Your Body?

Published Nov,23 2018 | By Bryan Myers

Protein powder is a dietary supplement for people who are trying to gain muscle through strength-training programs, and it can also be used in weight-loss shakes.

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Bad Effects of Too Much Bioidentical Progesterone in the Body

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Bryan Myers

Bioidentical hormone therapy offers a different approach for patients seeking natural treatments. These drugs, similar to the body's natural substances, can play a positive role in human health. Bioidentical progesterone, for example, helps older women manage symptoms of menopause.

Dr. Bryan Myers writes wellness articles as a social activist working from a scientific perspective. Extensively trained in nutrition and fitness, he has presented his theories and research in medical journals. Dr. Myers has also written hundreds of health articles as a science journalist. He has degrees in experimental psychology from the University of Toledo and in behavioral neuroscience from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Myers now works as a clinical exercise physiologist in Ann Arbor.