"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...]
Archives for January 2021
The Truth About Carnitine by Jerry Brainum 1/21
Many athletes and bodybuilders ingest carnitine supplements because of its reputation as a "fat burner."This notion does have some basis in fact, since carnitine is indeed required for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria portion of cells, where the fatty acids … [Read more...]
Another Natural Bodybuilder Prepares by Jerry Brainum 1/21
I've covered bodybuilding contest preparation extensively in past issues of Applied Metabolics. These prior articles have discussed in detail methods of contest prep used by a wide range of bodybuilders and fitness athletes, ranging from so-called natural bodybuilders who … [Read more...]