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Are Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides a Useful Supplement? by Jerry Brainum 4/22

April 1, 2022
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter

  Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for a third of all the protein in the body. It is considered mainly a structural protein in that it provides support for connective tissue in the body, such as that in skin, muscles, and bone. It is also the … [Read more...]

Ursolic Acid: Another Anabolic Failure? by Jerry Brainum 11/20

September 28, 2021
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter

    I first wrote about ursolic acid in the May, 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics. That article was based on a human study that found significant anabolic effects following the ingestion of ursolic acid. Ursolic acid is a natural compound found in a number of sources, such … [Read more...]

Joint Effort: What You Don’t Know about Glucosamine by Jerry Brainum 4/21

April 1, 2021
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Joint supplements, Newsletter

    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

April 1, 2021
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter, Testosterone replacement therapy

  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

February 1, 2021
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: diuretics, Newsletter

  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

November 1, 2020
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Contest prep, Newsletter, Nutrition, Physique contest preparation

  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

November 1, 2020
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter

    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

October 1, 2020
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter

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

September 1, 2020
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter, Science meeting studies

  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

August 1, 2020
By: Jerry Brainum
Filed Under: Newsletter

In 1992, American and Israeli researchers discovered new brain receptors that showed interesting properties. These new receptors were called endocannabinoid receptors and brain chemicals that react with these receptors are called endocannabinoids. The first one isolated was called … [Read more...]

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