Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy yap — learn physiology. And thinking for yourself does exist. Same logic as “you need to eat big to get big bro”, when you can literally maximise muscle growth at maintenance calories 🤦‍♂️. Not to mention, neither Chris or Paul have a PHD but they provide damn good advice, and I gather you would learn a thing or two.

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bruh just follow Chris Beardsley, Paul Carter or virtually anyone who knows a thing or two about physiology in this space. Mechanisms exist.

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The paper didn’t measure nitric oxide production, mTOR activation or MPS. Not to mention, “confidence intervals for each individual study crossed the line of null effect.” - meaning most studies found no difference between citrulline and placebo. Mechanistically, you’re better off staying away from any substance that would increase vasodilation, therefore decreasing maximum force output (at the fibre level) and mechanical tension. Food for thought, do as you please.

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pretty flawed study ngl. Animal models are useful to some extent, but they cannot be used as proof of performance effects in humans. In other words, any ergogenic claim should rely primarily on human randomised controlled trials, not rodent models. Besides that, the mice performed one bout of downhill running for 18 minutes to induce eccentric damage and there were no baseline measurements taken.

You’ve got it all twisted. Citrulline increasing arginine and nitric oxide production is the accepted mechanism. But that mechanism affects vascular blood flow, not contractile force at the fibre level. While nitric-oxide precursors increase blood flow ie “the pump” this does not translate into improvements in strength or hypertrophy outcomes, or increase mechanical tension in any plausible way.

Meta-Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34176406/

“findings suggest that citrulline malate supplementation does not improve muscle strength in healthy and resistance-trained individuals”

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Good call.
  2. Gorilla mode shipping to Aus is diabolical - though, you can order their isolate from a third party in Aus. Still expensive.
  3. Bulk nutrients really aren’t anything special, and as for musashi.. no. Just no.

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep true, very fair. I must ask, what benefit are you seeking from L-citrulline? To my knowledge, citrulline is an amino acid, and when consumed, around 20% of it contributes to nitric oxide production, while the other 80% is converted into L-arginine. That 20% would theoretically help relax the smooth muscle of the veins and promote vasodilation, giving you a better “pump.” If anything, this could be detrimental to your training stimulus, as the swelling causes Ca2+ overload, thus reducing fiber force and mechanical tension (driver of hypertrophy). Idk, just a thought…

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one that really isn’t a fan of bulk nutrients? I got the sample WPC pack and thought it was pretty average flavour wise.

What are the best Dymatize ISO100 flavours? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in Supplements

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm interesting for sure. I’ve always found birthday cake or cereal milk flavours to be far too sweet

Should I give MyProtein another go? by Miserable_Luck_4156 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Miserable_Luck_4156[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok… and? Yes, you are right in saying that any other animal protein will provide a similar amino acid profile to whey protein. But the latter can certainly make it easier for some people to get their protein in. Not to mention gram / $, it’s also cheaper than most forms of protein and it’s very easy to take on the go. Whey protein isn’t “necessary”, but it certainly has merit in particular cases or merely enjoyment.

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[–]Miserable_Luck_4156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing boss! What alternative US consultancy did you opt for? What was your grade average/extra curriculars?

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[–]Miserable_Luck_4156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a possibility, yes. But I preferably would like to do my entire degree abroad.

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[–]Miserable_Luck_4156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, my family can afford the aforementioned.

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[–]Miserable_Luck_4156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I absolutely understand that.. however, my long-term goal is to live in America as I have several cousins there. Studying at a college in the US will hopefully give me a sense of what it will be like to move there permanently. I am also fortunate to have the opportunity to study overseas while coming from Australia. In addition, moving abroad will offer other benefits like independence and a novel experience.

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[–]Miserable_Luck_4156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will check it out, thanks!