When the British rock group, the Hollies, recorded their hit song, "The Air that I breathe" in 1974, it's doubtful that they were referring to air pollution, but these days air pollution is on the minds of anyone who lives in a large and populated city.When the weather … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Are 5-alpha reductase inhibitor drugs dangerous? by Jerry Brainum
In the June, 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, I discussed new research that suggests dihydrotestosterone (DHT) may be the true cause of some controversial side effects related to testosterone therapy. DHT is a metabolic by-product of testosterone (T) produced by the … [Read more...]
Low carb controversies by Jerry Brainum
Probably the most contentious issue in nutrition is what diet is best for promoting safe and effective body fat losses. The position of most dieticians is that a balanced diet replete in various essential nutrients, but with a reduction in total caloric intake that … [Read more...]
Is Fish Oil Useless for preventing cardiovascular disease? by Jerry Brainum
Fish oil is now the second most popular food supplement behind vitamin-mineral supplements. An estimated 10% of Americans ingest a daily fish oil supplement, with the most likely motivation being that it's thought to be an effective measure to protect against the … [Read more...]