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The Supplement Guides
Senior project manager, lead editor, researcher, & writer (2nd & 3rd editions)

The Supplement Guides are 17 continually updated evidence-based how-to guides for effective supplementation. The guides span nearly 1,000 pages of content, including a total of 251 FAQ entries, 335 graphics and tables, and 2,254 scientific references.

All topics covered are seen below. Here’s a sample of the Diabetes & Blood Sugar Supplement Guide.

• Allergies & Immunity

• Bone Health

• Cardiovascular Health

• Diabetes & Blood Sugar

• Fat Loss

• Healthy Aging

• Joint Health

• Libido & Sexual Function

• Liver Health

• Memory & Focus

• Mood & Depression

• Muscle Gain & Exercise Performance

• Skin, Hair & Nails

• Sleep

• Stress & Anxiety

• Testosterone

• Vegetarians & Vegans

Evidence-Based Keto
(Your no-hype guide to the ketogenic diet)
Senior project manager, lead editor, researcher, & writer

Evidence-Based Keto takes a look at the entirety of scientific research to help you understand the ketogenic diet’s impact on your long-term health, it’s safety, and how to implement it.

A sample can be seen here.

• A 240-page guide that consolidates the scientific research on the ketogenic diet and conveys it clearly with informative infographics and understandable language

• A mix of deeper dives into the science of keto along with very practical and actionable information

• 500+ references and 100+ tables and figures

How To Read A Scientific Study
(and why it’s pretty hard)
Senior project manager, lead editor, researcher, & writer

This guide takes you through the 101 of reading, dissecting, and analyzing a scientific study.

The full guide can be seen here.

• A 24-page easy-to-read introduction of assessing scientific research

• Covers why you should learn to read a study, the major components of a research paper, how to interpret P-values, and what to do about conflicts of interest in research

• Multiple graphics help convey key concepts

Coronavirus: A Guide to Staying Healthy (And Sane) While Stuck Indoors
Senior project manager, lead editor, researcher, & writer

This guide walks you through how to maintain all facets of your health (physical, mental, emotional) during these challenging times.

The full guide can be seen here.

• A 108-page free, down-to-earth, science-based guide that will help you stay healthy (and sane) while you’re physically distancing

• Over 150 references and dozens of informative tables, graphs, and graphics

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The Fitness Guide
Co-project manager, lead researcher & writer (1nd & 2nd editions)

The Fitness Guide takes a science-based approach to provide a big-picture view of six main facets of fitness and how they interconnect. The guide covers the why and how of lifestyle interventions and supplementation.

A sample can be seen here.

• A 430-page guide that serves as a blueprint for optimizing nutrition and supplementation.

• Translate recent scientific evidence about fitness factors to convey to readers which diets, supplements, and lifestyle approaches work, which don’t, and which might but don’t have enough evidence yet.

• 150+ tables and figures

Nutrition Examination Research Digest (NERD)
Co-project manager, lead researcher & writer

NERD is a series of in-depth articles that analyze recent scientific publications on supplements, diets, fitness, and nutrition.

Click below to read my articles.

• A Fishy Depression Treatment

• A Non-Traditional Use for Probiotics – Illness in Athletes

• A Vitamin D-efense Against Multiple Sclerosis

• All Up in Your Krill

• Beef Protein – Anabolic Underdog

• Can Resveratrol Fight Obesity

• Coenzyme Q10 And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Dampening Exam Anxiety with Probiotics

• Diet and Autism – No Gluten, No Casein, No Difference

• For Weight Maintenance, Is Low-Carb King?

• High-Carb, High Satiety?

• HMB + ATP = Huge Muscles?

• Investigating Slow Carbs for Metabolic Rate

• Investigating Vitamin D as a Performance Enhancer

• Little Bugs for Big Depression

• Low-Fat or Low-Carb: Can Genes or Insulin Say Which Is Right for You?

• Not-So-Safe Supplements

• One Whey to Go for Exercise Performance Recovery

• Protein for Hypertension – The Whey to Go?

• Quoth The Insulin Hypothesis – Nevermore

• Something Smells Fishy – Is Your Fish Oil Oxidized?

• Sugar Wars, Episode 2 – Fructose Strikes Back

• Summarizing the Evidence on Milk Consumption and Your Health

• The Study That Didn’t End the Low-Fat/Low-Carb Diet Wars

• Vitamin D For MDD

• Your Probiotic May Be Lying to You

Nutrition Examination Research Digest (NERD) Interviews
Co-project manager, lead interviewer & editor

Interviews with thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the medical and health field.

Click below to read my interviews.

• Abby Langer, BSc, RD

• Christopher Gardner, Ph.D.

• Danny Lennon, MSc

• Deanna Busteed, MSc, RD, CSSD

• James Krieger, MSc

• Jeff Nippard, BSc

• Joel Feren, APD, AN & Andy De Santis, RD, MPH

• Jorn Trommelen, Ph.D.

• Kevin Klatt, Ph.D., RD & Katherine Pett, MSc, RD, LDN

• Lara Hyde, Ph.D.

• Mike Howard

• Nural Cokcetin, Ph.D.

• Phil Graham, PGDip, CISSN, MSc

• Sohee Lee, MSc

• Taylor Wallace, Ph.D.

Blog Posts & Health Topics
Co-project manager, lead researcher & writer

Helps to translate complex nutritional science subject matter into actionable, lay-friendly online content.

Health Topics

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Blood Glucose

• Blood Pressure

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Depression

• Erections

• Nitric Oxide

• Testosterone

• Thermic Effect of Food

Blog Posts

• 4 Science-Based “Superfoods” You Should Consider Eating

• 5 Supplements (And Foods) For A Stronger Heart

• Are Natural Sunscreens Effective?

• Boosting Testosterone

• Caffeine Consumption: How Much Is Safe?

• Can Autism Be Helped by Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diets?

• Can Creatine Increase Your Testosterone Levels?

• Can Food Have Negative Calories?

• Do I Need To Supplement Vitamin D If I Drink Fortified Milk?

• Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

• Does Dark Chocolate Help Improve Your Eyesight?

• Does Sunscreen Decrease Vitamin D?

• How Can You Increase Testosterone Naturally?

• How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

• Is Creatine Safe For Your Kidneys?

• Is It Really That Bad to Skip Breakfast?

• Is MSG Bad for Your Health?

• Is There A Difference Between Fresh, Frozen, and Canned Vegetables?

• Low-Fat Vs Low-Carb? Major Study Concludes: It Doesn’t Matter for Weight Loss

• Supplementing for Better Joint Health

• The Low-Down on Intermittent Fasting

• The Science Behind Munchies: Cannabis and Your Appetite

• The Top 20 Nutrition Myths Of 2020

• Valentine's Day Is Coming: A Look at Supplements That Could Help Rev the Libido

• Which Supplements Can Help Against Colds and the Flu?

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Co-researcher & writer

• Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?

• Detoxes: An Undefined Scam

• Do I Need to Cycle Caffeine?

• Does Chewing Gum Offer Any Health Benefits?

• Headline Whiplash: Red Meat is Good For You Now?

• How Eating Better Can Make You Happier

• How Much Protein Do I Need Per Day?

• Is Saturated Fat Bad for Me?

• Is Soy Good Or Bad For You?

• Really-Low-Fat Vs Somewhat-Lower-Carb - A Nuanced Analysis

• (April Fools Fun) Study Finds That Consuming Hand-Picked Cherries Improves Mental Health by Over 9,000%

The Examine Plus Database
Senior researcher & writer

The Examine Plus supplement database is continually updated and contains 450+ supplements that covers their effects on 500+ health goals and outcomes.

• Provides up-to-date information on what each supplement does (or does not do)

• Allows users to compare supplements by level of evidence or magnitude of effect

• Distills tens of thousands of studies into accessible information

Examine Personalized
Senior researcher & writer

The Examine Personalized research digest service succinctly summarizes past and current research, updated monthly with the latest research.

A sample can be seen here.

• New and interesting studies are screened for each month from a pool of 2,500+ options

• The best studies are selected and summarized into a quick digestible format

• There are 25 different health topics to pick from, with 8–10 study summaries per category

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About.com

Lead researcher & writer

• Are You Getting Enough Protein to Reach Your Fitness Goals?

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BeachBody.com

Lead researcher & writer

• The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

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GoMason.com

Lead content developer, researcher, & writer

• Introduction

• Sports Nutrition Basics

• Hydration

• Supplement Safety Tips

• Sports Nutrition Resources

• Presentations

Co-creator

• NCAA A10 Conference Athlete Restaurant Menu Guide

• Sweat Rate Calculator

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HealthGreatness.com

Lead researcher & writer

• Can Vitamin C Really Prevent Colds?

• Do I Need A Post-Workout Protein Shake?

• Food Label Decoder: All-Natural

• Food Label Decoder: Natural and Artificial Flavors

• How to Maximize Weight Loss and Retain Muscle Mass

• What is HFCS?

• Why MSG Does Not Harm Your Health

• Would You Pass Jimmy Kimmel’s Organic Juice Taste Test?

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InBody

Lead researcher & writer

• How Keto and Low-Carb Diets Affect Body Composition Results

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Muscle and Performance Magazine

Lead researcher & writer

• What Are the Best Cancer-Fighting Foods I Can Eat?

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Trainerize.com

Lead researcher & writer

• A Trainer’s Guide to Protein Supplements

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Sci-Fit.net

Contributor, statistics consultant

• Adhering to the Ketogenic Diet – Is it Easy or Hard? (Research Review)

Lead reviewer

• How the Ketogenic Diet Affects Hunger (Research Review)

• Keto Flush – How Body Water and Glycogen Affect Ketogenic Weight Loss

Co-reviewer

• Exogenous Ketones – Worth Buying? Scientific Recommendations

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Strength & Performance Training, Inc.

Lead researcher & writer

• A Yes/No/Maybe Guide to 6 Sports Performance Supplements

• Supplements: How to Ensure You Get What You Paid For

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NutritionAsIKnowIt.com

Personal blog

• A Tale of Low Carb Diets and Gestational Diabetes

• Dietary Macronutrient Composition Per Capita

• GMO’s Cause Cancer, Part I: The Curious Case of Séralini’s Rats

• GMO’s Cause Cancer, Part II: Much Ado About Monsanto

• How Americans Eat: 1970 vs 2014 In 11 Charts

• Is Alcohol Healthy? The Saga Continues

• Myth: Artificial Sweeteners are “Hundreds of Times” Sweeter than Sugar

• O Gluten! My Gluten!

• On Testimonials and Diet Books

• Pamela Ronald: The Case for Engineering Our Food

• Science Checkup: Does Sugar Kill Your Sex Drive?

• The ‘Natural’ Label: What in The Fresh Hell Does That Even Mean?!

• The Difference Between Natural and Artificial Flavors

• The Whole30: A Critical Review

  • It Starts With Food: A Critical Review Introduction

  • Authors’ Note

  • Chapter 1: Food Should Make You Healthy

  • Chapter 8: Sugar, Sweeteners, and Alcohol

  • Chapter 14: Vegetables and Fruit

  • Chapter 18: The Whole30 Process of Elimination

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Delivered to George Mason University Coaches and Athletes

• Performance Nutrition

• Hydration 101

• Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements

Delivered to George Mason University Undergraduate Students

• Carbohydrates

• Diet Planning — Food First, Supplements Second

• Energy Systems & Exercise

• Fats

• Introduction to Sports Nutrition

• Nutrient Digestion & Absorption

• Supplements

• Vitamins & Minerals

Other Lectures

• Age-Related Sarcopenia

• Health Effects of Fructose

• Performance Nutrition for Volleyball

• Type 1 Diabetes

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Podcasts

Evil Sugar Radio / 2015

• #84: Mike Hull – Abuse of Science & Supplement Scams

Stronger By Science / 2019

• #24: The Game Changers, Vegan Diets, Foam Rolling, and Keto with Michael Hull

HumanOS Radio / 2019

• #76: The Meat Controversy and Why Nutrition Research Is Hard with Michael Hull

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Interviews

BarBend.com

• No Difference Between Low-Carb and Low-Fat for Fat Loss, Says Gigantic New Study

IronLifeMag.com

• How Much Does Peri-Workout Nutrition Matter?

MedShadow.com

• Which Vitamins and Minerals Are Worth Taking?

Telegraph.co.uk

• Have You Fallen for The Great Calorie Con?

TheGlobeAndMail.com

• Diet Wars: How Low-Carb and Low-Fat Weight-Loss Schemes Are Based on The Same Homespun Wisdom

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