Supplements reputed to increase testosterone are among the most popular supplements for athletes, bodybuilders, and those seeking increased muscle and strength gains. This notion is based on the fact that testosterone is needed to support muscle gains. Studies in which young … [Read more...]
Testosterone and Nutrition by Jerry Brainum 5/22
Testosterone is without a doubt one of the most anabolic hormones in the body. Anabolic steroids, which are known to greatly promote increased muscle mass, are just synthetic analogs of testosterone that have been structurally manipulated to resist premature breakdown … [Read more...]
Testosterone-boosting supplements: What’s the evidence for them? by Jerry Brainum 10/19
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) continues to be a major controversy in medicine. TRT is controversial for a number of reasons. While nearly every medical doctor accepts the fact that women undergo major hormonal changes with, or more specifically after menopause, which … [Read more...]
Angry Steroid Users, Women on Betaine, Flexible Dieting, Paleo Diet and more by Jerry Brainum
In past issues of Applied Metabolics I've written summaries of new research presented at various science conferences. Years ago, I used to attend a few of these myself, but quickly came to the realization that doing so was a waste of time, at least for me. Most … [Read more...]