Tag: low carbohydrates

How many carbs do you need to gain muscle? Carbohydrates aren’t essential, but you can definitely build more muscles by having some carbs. Low-carb or keto diets aren’t optimal for building muscles. Insulin is optimal for gaining muscle. Insulin is needed for growth hormone, it helps lower cortisol levels and increases free testosterone. Having high blood sugar […]

I was asked the other day if having a high protein diet can cause kidney damage or even kidney stones. I think this is an important question because so many people are on high protein diets. Or, they put a lot of emphasis on getting protein with all their meals. This is especially true for […]