One of the sad facts of life is that you cannot maintain the same degree of muscle mass and strength as you age. No matter how much muscle mass and strength you developed in your youth, it's inevitable that much of that mass and strength will be lost as you get older. That's … [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...]
Staying Hungrier (Intermittent fasting truths) by Jerry Brainum
Perhaps no one was born was a more apt surname than Linda Hazzard. Although Hazzard never attended medical school, she was nonetheless licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington. She operated a sanitarium there in a town called Olalla, and she … [Read more...]
Large muscles, short life? by Jerry Brainum
The motivation to begin bodybuilding often varies. Most beginners' goals include losing body fat, building muscle, or a combination of both. I had an unusual reason to start training. I didn't want to prematurely die. While this would not be an … [Read more...]