Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) continues to be a major controversy in medicine. TRT is controversial for a number of reasons. While nearly every medical doctor accepts the fact that women undergo major hormonal changes with, or more specifically after menopause, which … [Read more...]
New studies from a science meeting by Jerry Brainum
I've reported about science meetings here in Applied Metabolics and prior to that in magazines. These meetings, which are usually held in exotic locales that double as vacation resorts (the likely real reason for the meetings!) … [Read more...]
Can Ashwagandha help increase muscular size and strength? by Jerry Brainum
Can an herb whose name roughly translates into "smell of horse" help you add muscular size and strength? The herb in question, ashwagandha, has been revered in Ayurvedic medicine, or the folk medicine of India, for centuries. The botanical name for ashwagandha is … [Read more...]
A new natural anabolic? by Jerry Brainum
The search continues for a natural supplement that will produce genuine anabolic or muscle-building effects. It seems that most people are seeking short-cuts to gains in muscular size and strength, even though with proper training and judicious … [Read more...]
Herbal testosterone-boosting supplements: Are they effective? By Jerry Brainum
Bodybuilders, athletes, and those who are experiencing hormonal declines related to the aging process are often keenly interested in anything can provide a safe hormonal boost. The word "safe" is key here since many of the potential users of … [Read more...]
Supplements or drugs? by Jerry Brainum
I can still remember the excitement that I felt whenever I bought a box of one of my favorite childhood treats, Cracker Jacks. There was nothing particularly special about this product. It consisted of caramelized popcorn with a few caramel peanuts mixed in. That, … [Read more...]
(Not) fried green anabolic tomatoes and testosterone-boosting bugs
Scientists are constantly searching for substances that are capable of blocking lean mass loss. Loss of lean mass is a serious problem in several medical conditions, including cancer and HIV-wasting diseases. It is also a primary cause of the feebleness and loss of mobility in many … [Read more...]