Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 45 minutes ago
Jim Stoppani, PhD, joins Gary Brecka to explain anabolic resistance, why leucine decides whether a meal builds muscle at all, and why he takes his branched-chain amino acids 30 minutes before eating instead of with the meal. Plus protein absorption from whole food versus whey versus free-form aminos, cardio versus weights when time is short, and how to train after 50 without getting hurt.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro of Show
04:48 - Creatine as an energy molecule
07:04 - Creatine's brain and memory benefits
07:48 - Creatine and sleep deprivation
08:35 - Monohydrate vs hydrochloride
11:17 - Why creatine wrecks your stomach
16:02 - From Yale to Weider magazines
19:16 - Buzzword labels and underdosing
24:22 - The five pillars of supplementation
26:14 - When to take creatine
28:41 - Building muscle after 50
29:08 - Anabolic resistance and leucine
30:24 - How to actually use BCAAs
34:24 - Whole food vs shakes vs aminos
36:25 - Weights vs cardio on a time budget
41:32 - Myostatin and gene therapy
51:19 - Is the anabolic window dead?
54:15 - Three protein meals beat two
56:21 - The must-have supplements
58:39 - NAD, NMN and aging
1:00:14 - What it means to be an ultimate human
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.
Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.
Jim Stoppani, PhD, joins Gary Brecka to explain anabolic resistance, why leucine decides whether a meal builds muscle at all, and why he takes his branched-chain amino acids 30 minutes before eating instead of with the meal. Plus protein absorption from whole food versus whey versus free-form aminos, cardio versus weights when time is short, and how to train after 50 without getting hurt.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY’S VIP!: bit.ly/4ai0Xwg
Join Jim Stoppani's Workout Programs!: bit.ly/4wYU50G
Connect with Jim Stoppani
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YouTube: bit.ly/4gD5IFP
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Facebook: bit.ly/46wKcwl
TikTok: bit.ly/4cmnSZM
X: bit.ly/4i4S9jy
Thank you to our partners
A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: bit.ly/4kek1ij
AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4h6KHAD
AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: bit.ly/4a3Duze
BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/3WSBqUa
BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: bit.ly/4e5IjsV
COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: bit.ly/4eULUKp
CYMBIOTIKA: "BRECKACYM30" FOR 30% OFF: bit.ly/4tjyluP
GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): bit.ly/48QJJrk
GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9
GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: bit.ly/4obIFDC
H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4hMNdgg
HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: bit.ly/41HJg6S
PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: bit.ly/4mKxgcn
SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: bit.ly/4pt1T6V
WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: bit.ly/3VQ0nzW
Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST:
YouTube: bit.ly/3RPQYX8
Podcasts: bit.ly/3RQftU0
Connect with Gary Brecka
Instagram: bit.ly/3RPpnFs
TikTok: bit.ly/4coJ8fo
X: bit.ly/3Opc8tf
Facebook: bit.ly/464VA1H
LinkedIn: bit.ly/4hH7Ri2
Website: bit.ly/4eLDbdU
Merch: bit.ly/4aBpOM1
Newsletter: bit.ly/47ejrws
Ask Gary: bit.ly/3PEAJuG
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro of Show
04:48 - Creatine as an energy molecule
07:04 - Creatine's brain and memory benefits
07:48 - Creatine and sleep deprivation
08:35 - Monohydrate vs hydrochloride
11:17 - Why creatine wrecks your stomach
16:02 - From Yale to Weider magazines
19:16 - Buzzword labels and underdosing
24:22 - The five pillars of supplementation
26:14 - When to take creatine
28:41 - Building muscle after 50
29:08 - Anabolic resistance and leucine
30:24 - How to actually use BCAAs
34:24 - Whole food vs shakes vs aminos
36:25 - Weights vs cardio on a time budget
41:32 - Myostatin and gene therapy
51:19 - Is the anabolic window dead?
54:15 - Three protein meals beat two
56:21 - The must-have supplements
58:39 - NAD, NMN and aging
1:00:14 - What it means to be an ultimate human
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.
Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.
