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...]
Too much of a good thing? by Jerry Brainum
You have to wonder how the champion bodybuilders of the past ever managed to build muscle without using an extensive array of food supplements. These days, with the plethora of sports supplements, many of which are backed up by scientific research, if … [Read more...]
Apple Anabolics by Jerry Brainum
In 2011, the journal Cell Metabolism published a rodent study that soon became a major topic of discussion on numerous internet sites and groups. The study attracted attention because it identified a natural substance that appeared to … [Read more...]
The protein supplement war: Whey versus egg protein by Jerry Brainum
Without question, the most popular protein supplements sold today are based on whey. Whey is one of two major proteins found in milk, constituting 20% of milk protein. The other 80% of milk protein is casein. For years whey was considered a waste product of … [Read more...]
Supplements or drugs? by Jerry Brainum
I can still remember the excitement that I felt whenever I bought a box of one of my favorite childhood treats, Cracker Jacks. There was nothing particularly special about this product. It consisted of caramelized popcorn with a few caramel peanuts mixed in. That, … [Read more...]
Boosting exercise recovery and reducing muscle damage with nutrition by Jerry Brainum
Exercise provides a stimulus to promote increased gains in muscular size, strength, and endurance. Most forms of exercise are based on the progressive resistance principle, which states that to make continued muscular progress requires constantly … [Read more...]
Popeye’s Spinach fat-loss secret by Jerry Brainum
Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine," once famously said that "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food." Of course, in his time, there were no pharmaceutical drugs available, and those that were ill had no other recourse than to rely on food. But as … [Read more...]
Estrogenic compounds in sports supplements: Are you at risk? by Jerry Brainum
Estrogens are often thought of as "female hormones," and in fact, they are responsible for common female physical characteristics, such as increased subcutaneous body fat (fat just under the skin), breasts, and the wider hips on women that provide the … [Read more...]
How to use nutrition and diet to beat depression by Jerry Brainum
The recent death of comedian and actor, Robin Williams has brought new attention and focus to the problem of mental depression. Williams, who committed suicide at age 63, had suffered from deep mental depression for years, likely related to his history of drug and alcohol … [Read more...]
Digestive enzyme supplements: do you need them, and do they work? by Jerry Brainum
Besides the usual nutritional supplement superstars, such as creatine and whey protein, there are a host of other lesser-known supplements that are often touted for their alleged health benefits. One such supplement is digestive enzyme supplements. They have been around for … [Read more...]