Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is a substance produced during the Kreb's cycle, which is a primary process in cells that produces energy. AKG is also involved in the oxidation of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose. Although produced in the body naturally, this production tends … [Read more...]
Can Aging Be Reversed? by Jerry Brainum 9/21
No one wants to grow old, although it does beat the alternative. While every rational person accepts the notion that none of us will live forever, the hope is that as we age we can avoid the major killers, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer that shorten our … [Read more...]
C60: The Longevity Supplement that isn’t by Jerry Brainum 3/21
A few years ago an acquaintance contacted me to tell me about a "must have" supplement. We had a mutual interest in both nutrition and longevity, and this guy was usually well-informed so I listened intently to what he had to say. He asked me if I had ever heard of something … [Read more...]
A Means to an End (telomeres) by Jerry Brainum 3/20
The oldest officially recognized human was a French woman named Jean Calment. She met the artist Vincent Van Gogh when she was nine years old, describing him as grungy-looking. Calment was born in 1875 and died at the age of 122 in 1997. Although claims have been made for … [Read more...]
Boosting Glutathione by Jerry Brainum 12/19
Antioxidants have taken a beating lately. Millions of people ingest antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins C and E, in the hope that these nutrients will protect against disease onset, and perhaps even offer some life extension benefits. The antioxidant era began back in 1957 when … [Read more...]
Nicotinamide Riboside: Is It Worth Taking? by Jerry Brainum
According to health statistics, the so-called Baby Boomer generation, or those born between 1946 and 1964, is the first generation that is seriously concerned with staying young as long as possible. They have seen their parents and other relatives health decline with … [Read more...]
Doctor Ame’s Prescription for a Longer Life by Jerry Brainum
Nearly every week another article emerges warning consumers about the futility of ingesting vitamins and minerals, as well as many other food supplements. These articles, usually written by physicians and science professionals, suggest that ingesting various vitamins and … [Read more...]
Staying Hungrier (Intermittent fasting truths) by Jerry Brainum
Perhaps no one was born was a more apt surname than Linda Hazzard. Although Hazzard never attended medical school, she was nonetheless licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington. She operated a sanitarium there in a town called Olalla, and she … [Read more...]
A Testosterone Mystery Solved by Jerry Brainum
Although female menopause, which is characterized by a decline in the primary hormones in women, such as estradiol or estrogen, is an accepted medical fact, the existence of a similar decline in testosterone in men remains controversial. So-called "Low-T" … [Read more...]
Large muscles, short life? by Jerry Brainum
The motivation to begin bodybuilding often varies. Most beginners' goals include losing body fat, building muscle, or a combination of both. I had an unusual reason to start training. I didn't want to prematurely die. While this would not be an … [Read more...]