Yogurt is a fermented milk product that offers several notable health benefits. It contains beneficial bacterial cultures that fortify and support the vital intestinal microbiome, the population of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms that reside in the colon. While in … [Read more...]
Can Vitamins and Minerals Increase Exercise and Sports Performance? by Jerry Brainum 11/24
Most people are reluctant to ingest various food supplements. The common excuse is, "I don't like swallowing pills." Such an attitude is less common among bodybuilders and athletes, who are aware of the importance of optimal nutrition in increasing sports performance … [Read more...]
Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Blunt Muscle Growth? by Jerry Brainum 5/24
Regular readers of Applied Metabolics know I advocate low carbohydrate diets, primarily about lowering body fat levels. I base this on my own experience with low-carb diets. When I began regular bodybuilding training, I tried every known diet touted to promote body fat … [Read more...]
Why Do Some Supplements Work While Others Don’t? by Jerry Brainum 3/24
If you were to ask most doctors about food supplements, they would suggest avoiding them. Instead, they say you should only obtain all essential nutrients from food sources. And the best way to do that is by consuming what's known as a "balanced diet." The major … [Read more...]
Keeping It Off: The Science of Weight Maintenance by Jerry Brainum 1/24
Successful dieting consists of two parts. The first part involves losing weight, which consists of maintaining as much lean mass or muscle as possible while losing maximum excess body fat. Although there are many diets, compliance is the most important aspect of any diet aimed … [Read more...]
Mitochondria, Muscles, and Caffeine by Jerry Brainum 9/23
Caffeine is the most popular ergogenic aid. It is also the most common ingredient in various "fat-burning" supplements. Unlike many other substances, caffeine has a massive research database to prove its efficacy. Although found in several natural foods, the most common source … [Read more...]
Metabolic Flexibility: Why It’s Important by Jerry Brainum 8/23
Metabolic Flexibility in simple terms refers to an ability to switch to different fuel sources as needed. Having a high degree of metabolic flexibility (MF) provides the advantage of being able to maintain maximal energy during either caloric restriction or excess and also … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Natural and Drug-Users in Bodybuilding by Jerry Brainum 8/23
Bodybuilding can be divided into two distinct camps: So-called "natural," and drug-using bodybuilders (DUB). The term "natural" refers to those who choose to eschew the use of any pharmacological substance for the purposes of building muscle mass or losing excess body … [Read more...]
The King Of Poisons Is in Your Chicken and Rice by Jerry Brainum 5/23
Many people assume because something is "natural" that is must be safe and beneficial for you. But the truth is that countless natural substances are anything but safe and beneficial. A good example of this is arsenic, a well-known poison that has played a significant role in … [Read more...]
This Spuds for You: The Maligned Potato by Jerry Brainum 2/23
In the 2015 film The Martian, Matt Damon portrays an astronaut who is alone on Mars and runs out of food. Every type of food that he attempts to grow or cultivate fails in the hostile environment of Mars due to a lack of water and fertile ground. Damon is about to give … [Read more...]
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