The Stronger By Science Podcast

Supplement Regulation, Steroids, and Rick Collins, Esq.To keep up with Rick Collins and all of his work in the realm of steroid and supplement law, check him out on Facebook, Instagram, his website, or his regular column in Muscular Development magazine. TIME STAMPS 0:36 Eric is sick of being called “The Next Bo Jackson” 5:50 Greg shares some feats of strength 27:39 Eric defends himself against baseless accusations of methamphetamine use 30:08 How exactly are dietary supplements regulated by the government? Note: For more information on this topic, be sure to check out the Stronger By Science article on dietary supplement regulation 34:45 History of prohormones on the supplement market 36:20 Review of a paper showing that prohormones remained on the supplement market after they were recalled by the FDA 38:16 What exactly counts as a “dietary supplement,” according to the law? How do new ingredients find their way onto the market? 42:23 What is “self-affirmed generally recognized as safe?” 45:52 Review of a paper showing that banned stimulants remained on the supplement market after they were recalled by the FDA. 51:05 Is CBD oil actually a supplement, legally speaking? 56:16 How can consumers make safe, informed decisions about which supplements to take? 1:02:51 To play us out: just because something is on PubMed, doesn’t mean it automatically counts as rigorous evidence. Greg and Eric share two examples that they recently found 1:13:45 Interview with Rick Collins, Esq, CSCS begins 1:16:36 How did Rick carve out a niche as the top lawyer in the world of steroids and dietary supplements? 1:21:33 Rick explains how the government regulates dietary supplements in detail 1:29:08 What are “current good manufacturing practices?” 1:34:39 Do new supplement ingredients require “approval” from the government? 1:39:36 Rick explains the “self-affirmed generally recognized as safe” exemption for new supplement ingredients 1:43:54 The history of non-supplement ingredients being sold as supplements (pro-hormones, stimulants, etc.) 1:49:10 Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) 1:54:34 Are “designer stimulants” still prevalent on the supplement market? 1:58:38 People often blame failed drug tests on tainted supplements. Are they being truthful, or is that just a convenient excuse? 2:09:10 Do we need more laws to help regulate the supplement industry? 2:11:00 Rick weighs in on the legal status of CBD oil supplement products 2:15:15 How to stay in touch with Rick Collins MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach • : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter • : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. • Join the SBS Facebook group • and Subreddit • . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free • : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store • or Google Play • . BulkSupplements • : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review • : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.

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Caffeine and Health, Sex-Based Caffeine Differences, and IPF World Champion Natalie HansonTime stamps: 1:01 Fitness podcasters: you’re on notice 3:01 Feats of strength 15:38 Research Review. “25 cups of coffee per day is not unhealthy”- any truth to this? Study abstract 19:43 Who the hell is drinking 25 cups of coffee a day? 21:09 What happens when you turn a continuous variable into a grouped variable? 33:43 Is caffeine bad for heart health? 35:18 What’s the highest daily caffeine dose that seems to be okay? 37:52 What factors affect caffeine metabolism and the relationship between caffeine and health? (Genes, diet, hormones, etc.) 40:05 Why do lifters like caffeine so much? 42:19 Eric realizes he needs to diversify his friend network to incorporate some non-lifters 46:53 Relationship between caffeine, theacrine, and sleep issues 52:04 Research review. Do men and women experience the same performance effects from caffeine? Study link 52:59 The gap between male research and female research in exercise science 55:37 Study design, methods, and results 1:00:06 Why this study is so important 1:07:16 Interview with Natalie Hanson 1:07:43 Recap of IPF World Bench Press Championships 1:15:20 How often does Natalie miss reps or reach failure while training? 1:16:21 Natalie formally receives permission to cuss on the podcast 1:20:23 Raw vs. equipped lifting: How much of a boost does Natalie get from her equipment? 1:21:32 How hard is it to transition from raw to equipped powerlifting? How long does it take to learn to use the equipment effectively and refine your technique? 1:26:06 Experimentation, deviating from popularized training advice, and the influence of social media 1:30:12 As a multiple-time world champion, what is Natalie’s favorite moment in powerlifting so far? 1:36:49 Why are single-ply bench press records increasing so rapidly? 1:41:39 Moving forward, does Natalie plan to compete raw, equipped, or both? 1:42:56 What is Natalie up to at Corvus Strength Co.? 1:48:37 What are some unique challenges or social pressures that women experience in strength sports? 1:54:46 The balance between body image, body weight, and strength goals 1:59:32 What are some steps that people can take to help shift attitudes and help women feel more comfortable in strength sports and other fitness communities? 2:04:42 Deciding when to bump up or down a weight class 2:09:53 Continuing the conversation with women in strength sports moving forward 2:22:15 How to stay in touch with Natalie: Corvus Strength Co. and Instagram MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach • : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter • : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. • Join the SBS Facebook group • and Subreddit • . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free • : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store • or Google Play • . BulkSupplements • : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review • : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.

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