As people age, they begin to pay more attention to aging. Specifically, many people seek ways to slow the aging process. More importantly, they want to live longer and healthier lives. No one in their right mind would want to experience senior years that are marked by … [Read more...]
Longevity Secrets of the Blue Zones by Jerry Brainum 4/25
In the 1933 novel Lost Horizon, British author James Hilton describes a mythical paradise akin to heaven on Earth. This place, known as Shangri-La, is hidden away from civilization, a utopia where those who live there are seemingly immortal, living for hundreds of years. The … [Read more...]
Your Choice: Resistance Training or Botox by Jerry Brainum 10/24
Aging takes a physical toll on everyone. Some people age better than others, but facial aging is one obvious sign of aging that is hard to disguise. I've seen champion bodybuilders who, from the neck down, looked 20 to 30 years younger than their chronological age, but … [Read more...]
Spermidine: Amazing Anti-Aging Supplement or Useless Junk? by Jerry Brainum 6/24
What causes aging? The truth is that aging is more complex than it's believed. The aging process is what scientists call "multifactorial," meaning that it has many underlying causes. The problem with attempting to slow the aging process is that even if you conquer one aspect … [Read more...]
Lift for Life: Resistance Training and Longevity by Jerry Brainum 11/23
With the recent increase in deaths among prominent bodybuilders, some people get the impression that bodybuilding has become a dangerous, life-threatening activity. Winston Churchill once noted, "Sports is murder." In a sense, that's true, but there are some caveats to that … [Read more...]
Sports Nutrition and Healthy Aging by Jerry Brainum 4/23
The effects of aging are inevitable. This is true despite the many "anti-aging" claims made over the Internet. Some of the more wild claims are that there is no limit to human lifespan, and there is no reason why humans cannot live indefinitely. In fact, the oldest … [Read more...]
AKG: The Newest Anti-aging Superstar by Jerry Brainum 9/22
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...]