The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast

In this Building Muscle Masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Stu Phillips — the world’s most cited researcher in exercise science and protein metabolism. If you care about building muscle, eating enough protein, lifting...

In this week’s Q&A episode, I dig into your most common questions — from supplements to training to nutrition — and break them down with actual data, not influencer mythology. If you’ve ever wondered whether collagen is...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) get a lot of negative press, but are they always as bad as people think? In this episode, I sit down with researcher Samuel Dicken, who recently led a high-profile randomized controlled...

Creatine is SAFE, the verdict is in! After decades of people claiming that creatine will wreck your kidneys, liver, & various other claims, a new study has put these myths to bed. In my latest episode of the Dr. Layne...

Is sugar really to blame for the obesity epidemic? In this episode, I break down one of the most common nutrition myths. Using evidence from epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, and meta-analyses, Layne explains...

Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪 In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk...

Learn how to build muscle from the world's most renowned researcher on muscle growth, Professor Brad Schoenfeld. In this absolute masterclass, Dr. Schoenfeld lays out the non-negotiables for muscle growth, what matters...

The carnivore diet. The keto diet. Intermittent fasting. Plant based. The [insert diet here]... There are so many popular diets out there being promoted by various diet tribes, many of which have limited evidence for...

Not everyone has the time or desire to go to school and get a PhD or a Master's degree in a scientific field. Even getting a scientific degree does not ensure that you will be able to read and interpret research...

In this episode I take YOUR questions! Topics covered in this AMA: • How much protein is used for building muscle? • Is creatine safe for kids? • Does separating fats/carbs amongst different meals lead to additional fat...

Over 100 million adults (42.4%) are obese in America. Obesity comes with substantial health risks & impacts on quality of life as well as mental health. As such, nearly half of adults in the US attempt weight loss on a...

The mark of any good scientist is their willingness to change their mind based on evidence. No matter how strongly we feel about a topic, we must always consider new data, and if the data is strong enough over time, we...

Get ready for the ULTIMATE masterclass on protein as I host my mentor & PhD advisor, Dr. Donald Layman on the podcast. Not only did Dr. Layman help mentor me through my PhD and shape my rigorous thinking as a scientist...

In this episode, Dr. Norton breaks down a new study published in Nature titled Short-Term Effects of High-Protein, Lower-Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed Foods on Human Energy Balance. Layne discusses the general structure...

In this episode, Dr. Norton discusses the primary causes of disease and early death and the major adjustments to your life you can make to reduce your risk. SPONSORS • Carbon Diet Coach – Achieve your goals with...

Welcome to the Dr. Layne Norton Podcast! In this premier episode, Layne shares his personal story, from growing up in Indiana and his struggles with bullying and being a skinny kid, to falling in love with lifting...