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Bill Willis, PhD


Should you use Artificial Sweeteners?

by Bill Willis, PhD on November 1, 2013

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The Yin-and-Yang of Muscle Growth

by Bill Willis, PhD on October 7, 2013

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State of the Art

by Bill Willis, PhD on August 1, 2013

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Eggs Demystified

by Bill Willis, PhD on June 1, 2013

June 2013: Eggs Demystified With some of the highest biological value protein obtainable from a whole-food source, whole-egg protein is gram for gram one of the best muscle-building proteins out there. In recent years, the variety eggs available through local farms and grocery stores have literally exploded, however. A quick trip to the grocery isle […]

June 2013: Eggs Demystified With some of the highest biological value protein obtainable from a whole-food source, whole-egg protein is gram for gram one of the best muscle-building proteins out there. In recent years, the variety eggs available through local farms and grocery stores have literally exploded, however. A quick trip to the grocery isle […]


The Epigenetics of HUGE

by Bill Willis, PhD on May 1, 2013

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Fish and Mercury

by Bill Willis, PhD on April 1, 2013

April 2013: Fish and Mercury NOTE from John: As contest season approaches, I know you all will be eating a lot of fish, so I thought it would be helpful to talk about mercury. This is near and dear to me because in 2005 (right before I got sick), I actually had toxic levels of […]

April 2013: Fish and Mercury NOTE from John: As contest season approaches, I know you all will be eating a lot of fish, so I thought it would be helpful to talk about mercury. This is near and dear to me because in 2005 (right before I got sick), I actually had toxic levels of […]


Cheat Meals

by Bill Willis, PhD on March 1, 2013

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Potato Primer

by Bill Willis, PhD on February 1, 2013

February 2013: Potato Primer Most of us who are deadly serious about training and nutrition are not doubt “meat and potatoes” people, at least at some point. As a great high-fiber source of complex carbs, potatoes are a staple in any serious athlete’s nutrition plan, and are one of the most versatile and convenient carb […]

February 2013: Potato Primer Most of us who are deadly serious about training and nutrition are not doubt “meat and potatoes” people, at least at some point. As a great high-fiber source of complex carbs, potatoes are a staple in any serious athlete’s nutrition plan, and are one of the most versatile and convenient carb […]


Understanding Insulin Resistance

by Bill Willis, PhD on January 1, 2013

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Rice: choosing the right tool for the job

by Bill Willis, PhD on December 1, 2012

December 2012: Rice: choosing the right tool for the job As a staple food for over half of the world’s population, rice is arguably one of the world’s most important foods. It is also one of the most versatile foods in the pantry of any hard training athlete. Most of us who are serious about […]

December 2012: Rice: choosing the right tool for the job As a staple food for over half of the world’s population, rice is arguably one of the world’s most important foods. It is also one of the most versatile foods in the pantry of any hard training athlete. Most of us who are serious about […]


Why Bulk Ups Suck

by Bill Willis, PhD on November 1, 2012

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Cyclic Dextrins – the Ultimate Intraworkout Carb

by Bill Willis, PhD on October 1, 2012

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IL-6: The “Other” Leptin

by Bill Willis, PhD on September 1, 2012

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Understanding Muscle Protein Breakdown

by Bill Willis, PhD on August 1, 2012

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Understanding Sodium

by Bill Willis, PhD on March 1, 2012

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L-glutamine – an “Essential” nonessential amino acid

by Bill Willis, PhD on December 3, 2011

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Perfect Post-workout Nutrition: Cell Volumization Revisited

by Bill Willis, PhD on November 1, 2011

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Make Nutrient Partitioning Work for You

by Bill Willis, PhD on August 1, 2011

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The Ultimate Glucose Disposal Agent

by Bill Willis, PhD on June 3, 2011

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Another Look at Supplemental Antioxidants

by Bill Willis, PhD on June 1, 2011

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