Regular readers of Applied Metabolics know that I'm not big on writing editorials. The main reason for editorials in publications such as magazines and newspapers, is to allow the editor to express his or her opinions separate from the articles in the publication. In other cases, an … [Read more...]
Low fat versus low carbs: Which is best for fat loss? by Jerry Brainum
As I noted in the August 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, the preponderance of published studies that have compared low fat, high carb diets to low carb, high-fat diets has found that the low carb diets invariably result in far more rapid losses of body fat, along … [Read more...]
I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts by Jerry Brainum
For a few years, ads have ubiquitously appeared on numerous Internet sites proclaiming the "The cure for Alzheimer's disease is here now!" If you click on the ad that makes this bold claim, you are shown the story of Dr.Mary Newport and her husband, Steve. … [Read more...]
All I need is the air that I breathe by Jerry Brainum
When the British rock group, The Hollies, recorded their hit song, "The Air that I breathe" in 1974, it's doubtful that they were referring to air pollution, but these days air pollution is on the minds of anyone who lives in a large and populated city. When the … [Read more...]
Are 5-alpha reductase inhibitor drugs dangerous? by Jerry Brainum
In the June 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, I discussed new research that suggests dihydrotestosterone (DHT) may be the true cause of some controversial side effects related to testosterone therapy. DHT is a metabolic by-product of testosterone (T) … [Read more...]
Low carb controversies by Jerry Brainum
Probably the most contentious issue in nutrition is what diet is best for promoting safe and effective body fat losses. The position of most dieticians is that a balanced diet replete in various essential nutrients, but with a reduction in total caloric intake … [Read more...]
Is Fish Oil Useless for preventing cardiovascular disease? by Jerry Brainum
Fish oil is now the second most popular food supplement behind vitamin-mineral supplements. An estimated 10% of Americans ingest a daily fish oil supplement, with the most likely motivation being that it's thought to be an effective measure to protect against … [Read more...]
Only the dose determines the poison (hormesis and muscle growth) by Jerry Brainum
Recently, I watched a few videos on YouTube related to nutrition and bodybuilding. In one video, the self-appointed "expert" suggested that the key to obtaining massive muscular arms involved doing 3 sets of 100 repetitions of lying triceps extensions, … [Read more...]
Do “Fat-burner” supplements really work? by Jerry Brainum
Obesity is an epidemic and is on the rise. Statistics show that over 75% of American men are obese, as are 67% of adult American women. The current forecast is that 85% of Americans will be overweight, and half of them will be clinically obese by 2030. The increased … [Read more...]
Strength Training Past 50: A review by Jerry Brainum
Without a doubt, the human body is a living machine designed for movement. In recent years, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle have been extensively publicized. Newly published studies compare sitting for extended times to smoking cigarettes in terms of potentially … [Read more...]
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