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 claimed … [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 unreasonable goal for … [Read more...]