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