THE HELIX JOURNAL
Nutrition, training & recovery — without the noise
Plain-English, evidence-based guides on how to eat, train, sleep, and supplement — every claim cited, no bro-science.
Nutrition & Fueling
Intermittent Fasting: What the Evidence Actually Says
Beyond the hype — what fasting does, what it doesn’t, and who should skip it.
6 min readHow Much Protein Do You Actually Need to Build Muscle?
The number the research keeps landing on — and why more isn’t better.
5 min readSupplements Worth Taking (and the Ones That Are Hype)
A short, evidence-graded list — and a clear line on what supplements can’t replace.
6 min readTraining & Recovery
Sleep Habits That Actually Work
The recovery multiplier most people ignore — and the handful of habits that move the needle.
5 min readWeights vs. Cardio: What the Longevity Data Says
You don’t have to choose — but the combination beats either one alone.
5 min readHIIT vs. Steady-State: Which Cardio Wins?
Same fat-loss results, different time cost — here’s when to use each.
5 min read