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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
Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Strength & Conditioning

Endurance Athletes Muscle Loss: Why Hypertrophy Training Is Critical

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 8, 2026

Endurance athletes muscle loss is real. Learn why hypertrophy training is essential to maintain strength, prevent injury, and enhance performance — backed by research.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Zone 2 Training Benefits: Helpful, Overhyped, or Just Right?

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 7, 2026

Discover what science really says about Zone 2 training benefits. Learn when it works, when it falls short, and how to use it effectively for fat loss, endurance, and health.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Recovery for Fat Loss: Why It’s the Missing Variable in Most Programs

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 6, 2026

Recovery for fat loss is often overlooked. Learn how sleep, stress, and proper training recovery improve metabolism, results, and long-term success.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Vegan Cookbooks for Health and Performance: Top 5 Picks That Actually Deliver

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 4, 2026

Looking for vegan cookbooks for health and performance? These top 5 plant-based cookbooks support energy, recovery, muscle, and long-term wellness.

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Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition

Fibremaxxing: Discover How Dietary Fiber Supports Plant-Based Athletes

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 4, 2026

Discover how dietary fiber supports plant-based athletes — from optimizing gut microbiome and recovery to enhancing performance and body composition — with practical tips and science-backed guidance.

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

Maximize Your Cardio Training: How to Improve Endurance, Burn Fat, and Boost Heart Health

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 3, 2026

Learn how to maximize your cardio training using proven intensity methods, heart-rate zones, and progression strategies to improve fitness, fat loss, and heart health.

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Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Hypertrophy on a Plant-Based Diet: How Athletes Can Build Muscle Without Animal Products

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 3, 2026

Explore how hypertrophy and muscle growth are achievable on a plant-based diet. Evidence-based nutrition and training strategies for athletes and all lifters, with practical tips to optimize muscle gains without…

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

Nutrition Garden: A Whole‑Food Approach to Plant‑Based Eating for Health, Performance, and Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 2, 2026

Learn what a Nutrition Garden is and why embracing diverse, whole plant foods can transform your health, performance, and longevity. Evidence‑based guidance for making plant‑based eating practical and powerful.

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

Do Probiotics Work? What the Science Says (and Who Benefits Most)

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Do probiotics work? Learn what the science says about probiotics, gut health, fitness, immunity, and who truly benefits—without the hype.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Why Overweight and Obesity Are Rising in the U.S.: Causes, Consequences & What You Can Do

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Explore why overweight and obesity are rising in the U.S., how physical inactivity and poor nutrition contribute, and practical steps to improve health with evidence-based insights and professional guidance.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

The Ultra-Processed Food Problem: What Science Shows About Health Risks and Why It Matters

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Ultra-processed foods are linked with obesity, inflammation, chronic disease, and reduced quality of life. Learn what research says, how these foods affect your body, and practical strategies to eat more…

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Gut Health Is the New Strength Training: Why Your Microbiome Shapes Fitness, Recovery, and Performance

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 31, 2025

Gut health influences energy, recovery, inflammation, and injury risk. Learn how the microbiome shapes fitness—and what athletes can do about it.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Is Coffee Healthy? Benefits, Risks, and How Much Is Too Much

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 30, 2025

Is coffee healthy? Coffee offers real health benefits—but also meaningful downsides when overused. Learn how caffeine affects stress, sleep, digestion, insulin sensitivity, and long-term health.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Why More High Performers Are Eating Mostly Plant-Based (Even If They Won’t Admit It)

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 29, 2025

Executives, athletes, and military research increasingly support a plant-based diet for performance, recovery, and longevity—ego just lags evidence.

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Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Benefits of a Vegan Diet for Athletes and Non-Athletes: Performance, Health, and Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 28, 2025

If nutrition is planned to meet specific energy and nutrient needs, there are several benefits of a vegan diet for both athletes and non-athletes.

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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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