Whey protein remains the most popular type of protein supplement favored by bodybuilders and athletes. Although whey protein has been around for over 100 years in less palatable forms (explaining why they never became popular) the first popular brand of whey was called … [Read more...]
The Truth About Protein Supplements by Jerry Brainum 10/19
I would venture to say that the two most popular food supplements among bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness participants, such as Cross-training athletes, are creatine and protein supplements. These supplements are popular for good reason. For one, they work for the majority of those … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Protein Supplements: Which are Best? by Jerry Brainum
In recent years the choices for protein supplements have greatly expanded. As I've noted in prior articles in Applied Metabolics, in the past, choices for protein supplements were relatively few. These consisted of milk proteins, egg proteins, meat proteins, and the most … [Read more...]
Which Milk-based Protein is Best, Egg Myths, and the Truth about Soy Protein by Jerry Brainum
Bodybuilders, athletes and those interested in health and fitness have a plethora of protein supplements to choose from today. From a biological point of view, the most superior proteins in terms of promoting increased muscle protein synthesis (MPS) are milk proteins. Milk … [Read more...]
Protein: Whole food Versus Supplements: which is best? by Jerry Brainum
Most bodybuilders and others interested in fitness and building muscle know that consuming a high protein diet is vital. For years scientists insisted that those engaged in intense exercise needed no more protein than a person who didn't do any physical activity at all. This … [Read more...]
Research Briefs by Jerry Brainum
As I've noted in previous editions of Applied Metabolics, various science meetings are held throughout the year in which scientists meet and discuss their latest research findings. Many such findings are presented in short abstract form as "posters." The … [Read more...]
A supplement combination that boosts gains in men over age 40 by Jerry Brainum
"Supplements don't work, they are just snake oil." I see such comments nearly every day on various sites over the Internet. Many are convinced that various food and sports supplements are nothing but hype promulgated by often outrageous advertising claims. I even … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Post-Workout Protein Source? by Jerry Brainum
As I've noted in previous articles in Applied Metabolics the topic of post-training nutrition, or what's the best food or supplements to consume after a weight workout, remains a contentious topic among both athletes and researchers. Several years ago,a few studies were … [Read more...]
Are Protein Supplements a Waste of Money? by Jerry Brainum
I've lost count of how many articles I've written over the years about protein supplements. Even in Applied Metabolics, I've covered various aspects of protein supplements in several articles. Among these, I warned about how not to get ripped-off by purchasing "spiked" … [Read more...]
Over-40? Take the Night Train for added muscle mass by Jerry Brainum
Kevin Levrone was one of the most preeminent bodybuilders of the 1990s until he stopped competing in 2003. The Maryland-based professional bodybuilder burst onto the bodybuilding scene in 1991 with a definitive win at the 1991 NPC Nationals held in Pittsburgh. At a … [Read more...]