Whenever I'm asked about supplements that help to heal joint problems,the first one I think about is glucosamine. Glucosamine is a supplement derived from shellfish and is often combined with another joint nutrient, chondroitin Sulfate. While the standard medical … [Read more...]
A Better and More Natural Testosterone Replacement Therapy by Jerry Brainum 4/21
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) had become increasingly popular in recent years. However, the practice of administering testosterone to mostly men over 40 remains controversial for a number of reasons. The first is that many men who think they need TRT may actually not … [Read more...]
Diuretic Dangers by Jerry Brainum 2/21
In 1988, professional bodybuilder Albert Beckles was on a competition roll. Considered the doyen of professional bodybuilders, Beckles seemed to be defying the effects of time, as he often defeated competitors far younger than his 58 years. But on this night in 1988, Beckles … [Read more...]
When Cheating is Good, and Go Ahead and Eat That Pizza! by Jerry Brainum 11/20
When I competed in bodybuilding contests over 40 years ago, the favored diet to achieve the low body fat status known as "ripped," was a low carbohydrate diet. The low carb diet was defined as containing no more than 100 grams of carbohydrate a day. But this varied among … [Read more...]
Amino Acid Reduction of Exercise-induced Cortisol Release by Jerry Brainum 11/20
Cortisol is an adrenal steroid hormone that helps to protect the body from the effects of stress and also is the primary anti-inflammatory hormone in the body. We often hear about athletes who have cortisol injected into injured joints. Doing so almost immediately … [Read more...]
Free Weights Versus Machines: Which One is Better for Building Muscle? by Jerry Brainum 10/20
While there is no doubt that resistance exercise is the best form of exercise to boost muscular hypertrophy or growth, a constant question often asked by many is which is the superior mode of resistance training, weight machines or free weights? Of course, other types of resistance … [Read more...]
Snippets From the Research Front by Jerry Brainum 9/20
In past issues of Applied Metabolics I've discussed new studies that were presented in abstract form at various science conferences related to exercise, nutrition, and fitness. I've attended these conferences myself in the past with the hope of learning new and useful … [Read more...]
Is Cannabidiol (CBD) ergogenic? by Jerry Brainum 8/20
In 1992, American and Israeli researchers discovered new brain receptors that showed interesting properties. These new receptors were called endocannibinoid receptors and brain chemicals that react with these receptors are called endocannibinoids. The first one isolated was called … [Read more...]
The Truth About Bodybuilding Contest Preparation by Jerry Brainum 6/20
Anyone who has ever attended a seminar given by elite champion bodybuilders knows that they never reveal the truth about how they really prepared for a contest. They will instead go over the usual things, such as how they trained their chest or arms, what type of diet they … [Read more...]
Mind Your PQQs: Is PQQ a Useful Supplement? by Jerry Brainum 5/20
I first read about Pyrroloquinoline Quinone or PQQ about 15 years ago. It was discovered in 1979, and was found to be an essential growth factor for bacteria. That led to the idea that PQQ may be the first new vitamin discovered in about 80 years. For while, it was thought to … [Read more...]
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