Ep. 38-Supplement Science, Body Composition, Natural Bodybuilding w/ Eric Trexler

Please welcome my guest Eric Trexler on the podcast today! Eric is a natural bodybuilder, PhD Student at UNC Chapel Hill, and he lives and breathes his passion. What we discuss: -How he got into research -Research limitations -5:30: Caffeine effects on performance and strength; Potential genetic assessment? -14:15:Creatine research and clinical outcomes future -17:10: Beta-alanine, beneficial? (Best for high intensity outputs, intermittent work) -20:00: Nitric Oxide: How it can help it, how much to take, and what kind? (Citrulline Malate, Citrulline, Nitrate) -29:00: Different vitamins and minerals in different produce- Go Fresh? Frozen? Canned? What is best? Organic or conventional? -33:20: Body composition- Best analysis for measuring body comp? What to remember when reading research with body composition claims!! -43:00: Contest Physiological changes; About his natural bodybuilding prep -57:00:Carb cycling, refeeds- what works? Everyone is different! Eric's website: http://trexlerfitness.wordpress.com My website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn