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

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 weight regain after stopping• And more!Whether you’re optimizing your supplement stack, navigating plant vs animal protein debates, or curious about the latest on GLP-1s and cholesterol, this episode delivers clear, science-backed answers.#BioLayne #LayneNorton #QandA #AMA #EvidenceBasedNutrition #Creatine #PlantProtein #Ashwagandha #Collagen #DietaryFiber #LDLCholesterol #GLP1 #Ozempic #NutritionScienceSPONSORS• Team Biolayne – One-On-One Coaching: https://biolayne.com/online-coaching• REPS - Research Explained in Practical Summaries: https://biolayne.com/repsLAYNE'S COMPANIESCarbon Diet Coach: https://joincarbon.com/podcastOutwork Nutrition: https://outworknutrition.comREPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/repsWorkout Builder: https://biolayne.com/workout-builderTeam Biolayne: https://biolayne.com/online-coachingPhysique Coaching Academy: https://physiquecoachingacademy.comFOLLOW LAYNEhttp://www.facebook.com/laynenortonhttp://www.twitter.com/biolaynehttp://www.instagram.com/biolayneTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro0:00:39 - Creatine HCL0:06:24 - David Protein Lawsuit0:10:59 - Team Biolayne Coaching0:11:50 - Plant Protein Amino Acids0:14:24 - Plant Protein Total Protein Intake0:16:43 - Ashwagandha Liver Toxicity0:19:10 - Collagen0:25:16 - Fiber0:34:19 - REPS Research Review0:35:09 - LDL Cholesterol0:47:29 - GLP1's0:57:04 - OutroSHOW NOTEShttps://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/ama-05-creatine-plant-protein-collagen-fiber-glp1s-and-more-episode-30