The food supplement industry is a billion-dollar business, and in an effort to increase profits, companies that sell various food supplements are always looking for the latest and greatest new supplement or supplement ingredient. Indeed, the growth of the sports supplement … [Read more...]
Food Versus Supplements by Jerry Brainum 12/22
Food supplements are a big business. Billions are made every year on the sale of various food supplements. Yet many health authorities downplay the value of food supplements, saying that they are either not necessary or can be dangerous due to possible toxic effects. That, of … [Read more...]
Can You Build Muscle After 40 as a Vegan? by Jerry Brainum 10/22
Why is it that most successful bodybuilders have not been vegans? Is there something inherent in vegan nutrition that interferes with the acquisition of massive muscles or strength? In truth, some notably successful bodybuilders have been vegetarians, though not necessarily … [Read more...]
Do Branched-Chain Amino Acids Help You Build Muscle? by Jerry Brainum 8/21
While it's no secret that you need to ingest protein to help develop larger muscles, what is really needed are the elemental building blocks of protein known as amino acids. The body uses 22 of these amino acids, but only nine are deemed essential. What that means is that … [Read more...]
Fake Meat: How Healthy Is It? by Jerry Brainum 1/21
"Here try this burger, Jerry." I was at an outdoor barbecue on July 4, with all in attendance maintaining the social distancing required in this age of Covid-19. I peered at my friend with eyes above my suitably placed face mask. "No thanks, Bob. I stopped eating beef over two … [Read more...]
Eat Big to Get Big? By Jerry Brainum 6/20
The goal of anyone who engages in resistance training is to gain added muscle mass and strength. While losing excess body fat mandates a reduction in total calorie intake to the extent that you are consuming fewer calories than you burn through physical activity, gaining … [Read more...]