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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Nitric Oxide Beyond Beets: The Full-Spectrum Strategy

Mike Regan Jr. May 14, 2026
Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

Circadian Rhythm and Glycogen: The Strategic Timing of Plant-Based Carbs

Mike Regan Jr. May 10, 2026
Body Composition Science Nutrition & Supplementation

The Thermic Effect of Plant Protein: Why Your Metabolism Prefers Peas Over Pasta

Mike Regan Jr. May 7, 2026
Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition

The Lactate Shuttle: Recycling Energy with Anthocyanins

Mike Regan Jr. May 4, 2026
Body Composition Science Nutrition & Supplementation

The Amino Acid Spike: How to Pair Legumes and Seeds to Master the Leucine Profile

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 30, 2026
Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Strength Training During Pregnancy: Safe, Beneficial, and Backed by Science

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 21, 2026

Discover why strength training during pregnancy is safe and beneficial when cleared by a provider, reducing pregnancy symptoms, improving health, and supporting recovery.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

The Gut–Muscle Axis: How Microbiome Health Influences Strength and Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 20, 2026

How the gut–muscle axis influences strength, recovery, inflammation, and training adaptation through microbiome health and metabolic signaling.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 19, 2026

Sleep debt undermines fat loss more than common diet mistakes. Discover how poor sleep disrupts hormones, metabolism, appetite, and recovery with science-backed insights.

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Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026

Aerobic exercise improves health, but it’s a weak standalone weight-loss strategy. Learn why cardio alone fails—and what evidence-based approaches actually drive fat loss.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Creatine for Plant-Based Athletes: Performance, Cognition, and Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026

Creatine for plant-based athletes supports performance, cognitive function, and healthy aging. Learn why supplementation matters when dietary creatine is absent.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Mortality: Why Fitness Beats Weight Loss

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 17, 2026

Cardiorespiratory fitness is a stronger predictor of mortality than weight loss. Learn why aerobic fitness matters more for longevity and long-term health.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Protein Quality: Why PDCAAS & DIAAS Miss the Bigger Picture

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 16, 2026

Explore the limitations of PDCAAS and DIAAS for plant-based proteins and learn a more practical, performance-aligned view of plant-based protein quality for fitness and health.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

The Psychological Cost of Chronic Dieting in Fitness-Focused Adults

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 15, 2026

Chronic dieting may undermine mental health, performance, and long-term body composition. Learn the psychological cost of chronic dieting in fitness-focused adults and evidence-based alternatives.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

VO₂max for Longevity: Why Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Lifespan and Healthspan

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 14, 2026

Explore why a higher VO₂max — your body’s ability to use oxygen — is one of the strongest predictors of health and lifespan, how to improve it, and how it…

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Diets and Iron Status in Athletes: Separating Myth From Mechanism

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 14, 2026

Are plant-based diets and iron status in athletes something to worry about? Explore iron status, absorption mechanisms, and performance implications backed by science.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Useful Tool or Overhyped Metric?

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 13, 2026

Heart rate variability (HRV) is everywhere in fitness—but is it truly useful or just overhyped? Learn when HRV matters and when it doesn’t.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Motivation and Fitness Success: Why Motivation Alone Isn’t Enough

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 12, 2026

Why motivation and fitness success are not always congruent? Discover how habits, consistency, and systems are the real drivers of lasting health and performance.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Strength & Conditioning

Electrolytes, Sodium, and Performance: How Much Is Actually Needed?

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 11, 2026

Electrolytes and performance are closely linked. Learn how much sodium you actually need for training, endurance, recovery, and long-term health.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

The Weight Loss and Wellness Connection

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 10, 2026

Explore the weight loss and wellness connection, why health goes beyond the scale, and how sustainable habits support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Forward Diet Explained: Why It Doesn’t Mean Vegan Only

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 10, 2026

A plant-forward diet doesn’t require going vegan. Learn what plant-forward really means, how it supports health and performance, and how to apply it sustainably.

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Dr. Mike Regan Jr.

Dr. Mike is a researcher, professor, and plant-based endurance athlete. He translates the science of human performance and longevity into daily, actionable protocols for athletes who want to excel on a plant-based diet. Follow the blog for evidence-based insights on training, nutrition, and recovery.

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    Nitric Oxide Beyond Beets: The Full-Spectrum Strategy

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    May 7, 2026
    The Lactate Shuttle: Recycling Energy with Anthocyanins
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