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...]
Archives for December 2019
Exercise-Induced Nausea: Why it Happens and What to Do About It. By Jerry Brainum 12/19
The year was 1971 and new machines had arrived at the R&J Health Studio in Brooklyn. Among the regulars at this gym was Lou Ferrigno, who had recently won first place in the WBBG Pro Mr.America contest at only 19 years old. The new machines had first been publicized in Ironman … [Read more...]
Ergogenic Aids: Timing is Everything by Jerry Brainum 12/19
Nutrient timing has been a big issue in sports nutrition for the past few years. Some of the most common examples of nutrient or ergogenic timing include when to ingest caffeine prior to a workout or sports event, and also the best time to ingest particular nutrients. Some of those … [Read more...]