Layne Norton
- Henry Drummond
General Information:
- Birthplace: Evansville, IN
- Location: Tampa, FL
Education:
- BS Biochemistry (Honors) from Eckerd College
- PhD Nutritional Sciences (Honors) from the University of Illinois
Scientific Publications:
Layne Norton PHD Thesis
Leucine is a critical factor determining protein quantity and quality of a complete meal to initiate muscle protein synthesis.
View ResearchDK. Leucine regulates translation initiation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle after exercise.
Norton LE, Layman
J Nutr. 2006 Feb;136(2):533S-537S.
View ResearchThe leucine content of a complete meal directs peak activation but not duration of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and mammalian target of rapamycin signaling in rats.
Norton LE, Layman DK, Bunpo P, Anthony TG, Brana DV, Garlick PJ
J Nutr. 2009 Jun;139(6):1103-9
View ResearchLeucine or carbohydrate supplementation reduces AMPK and eEF2 phosphorylation and extends postprandial muscle protein synthesis in rats.
Wilson GJ, Layman DK, Moulton CJ, ****Norton LE, Anthony TG, Proud CG, Rupassara SI, Garlick PJ
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Dec;301(6):E1236-42
View ResearchLeucine content of dietary proteins is a determinant of postprandial skeletal muscle protein synthesis in adult rats.
Norton LE, Wilson GJ, Layman DK, Moulton CJ, Garlick PJ
Nutr Metab (Lond). 2012 Jul 20;9(1):67
View ResearchMeal Distribution of Dietary Protein and Leucine Influences Long-Term Muscle Mass and Body Composition in Adult Rats.
Norton LE, Wilson GJ, Moulton CJ, Layman DK
J Nutr. 2017 Feb;147(2):195-201
View ResearchMetabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete.
Trexler ET, Smith-Ryan AE, ****Norton LE.****
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014 Feb 27;11(1):7. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-11-7
View ResearchChanges in body composition and performance with supplemental HMB-FA+ATP.
Phillips SM, Aragon AA, Arciero PJ, Arent SM, Close GL, Hamilton DL, Helms ER, Henselmans M, Loenneke JP, ****Norton LE, Ormsbee MJ, Sale C, Schoenfeld BJ, SmithRyan AE, Tipton KD, Vukovich MD, Wilborn C, Willoughby DS
J Strength Cond Res. 2017 May;31(5):e71-e72
View ResearchThe Effects of Moderate- Versus High-Load Resistance Training on Muscle Growth, Body Composition, and Performance in Collegiate Women.
Cholewa JM, Rossi FE, MacDonald C, Hewins A, Gallo S, Micenski A, ****Norton L, Campbell BI
J Strength Cond Res. 2018 Jun;32(6):1511-1524
View ResearchThe Effects of a Sports Nutrition Education Intervention on Nutritional Status, Sport Nutrition Knowledge, Body Composition, and Performance during Off Season Training in NCAA Division I Baseball Players.
Rossi FE, Landreth A, Beam S, Jones T, ****Norton L, Cholewa JM
J Sports Sci Med. 2017 Mar 1;16(1):60-68
View ResearchIntermittent Dieting: Theoretical Considerations for the Athlete.
Peos JJ, ****Norton LE, Helms ER, Galpin AJ, Fournier P
Sports (Basel). 2019 Jan 16;7(1):22
View ResearchCurrent Work:
Bodybuilding Highlights:
- 2006 OCB Great Lakes States Men's Overall Champion (Pro Card)
- 2006 NGA Heart of America Men's Overall Champion (Pro Card)
- 2010 IFPA Pro International: Heavyweight Champion
- 2010 IFPA Yorton Cup Pro World Championship: 5th Place Heavyweight
Powerlifting Highlights:
- 2024 Powerliftng America M1 93 kg National Champion
- 2023 Powerliftng America M1 93 kg National Champion
- 2022 IPF M1 93kg World Champion
- 2022 Powerlifting America M1 93 kg National Champion
- 2015 USAPL 93kg National Champion
- 2015 IPF World Championships 93kg Gold Medal Squat (World Record)
- 2015 IPF World Championships 93kg Overall Silver Medalist
- 2015 Arnold Pro Raw Power Challenge 93kg Champion
- 2014 USAPL 93kg National Champion