AMA 05 -  Creatine, Plant Protein, Collagen, Fiber, GLP1s and More

AMA 05 - Creatine, Plant Protein, Collagen, Fiber, GLP1s and More

June 22, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 30

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Layne Norton answers listener questions on various health and nutrition topics, providing evidence-based insights.

In this listener Q&A, Layne dives deep into your most-asked questions on supplements, protein sources, cholesterol, weight-loss medications, and more. As always, he breaks down the actual research and gives no-BS, evidence-based takeaways you can actually use. Topics covered in this episode: • Creatine HCl – Supplementing with which form of creatine (hydrochloride vs others)? What does the research actually show? • David Protein Bars – Thoughts on the lawsuit and bars failing label tests (lawsuit update included) • Plant proteins & amino acids – Do they really miss certain essential amino acids? Should it fully count toward your total daily protein intake? • Ashwagandha safety – Should you be worried about liver toxicity? • Collagen supplements – Benefits for tendons, joints, injury recovery, and connective tissue (even if it’s not great for muscle building) • Dietary fiber – Why it’s important for health and practical ways to get more (supplements vs whole foods) • LDL cholesterol – Oxidized LDL and particle size: what actually matters and why the debate exists • GLP-1 medications – Are they just a “quick fix”? Willpower, muscle loss concerns, and what happens with…

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