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The Case of the Mysterious T-boost
Regular readers of this column know that I’m not a big fan of the so-called testosterone-boosting supplements. None of them have...
Jerry BrainumJuly 13, 2012 -
Is Six Meals a Day Really the Way?
You’ve heard the mantra: Eat frequently—five to seven small meals daily, each including a serving of protein, healthy fat and low-glycemic-index,...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.July 2, 2012 -
L-Carnitine: Fat-Burning Gasoline
The March ’12 IRON MAN featured an article titled, “The Ultimate Fat-Burning Supplement.” It was all about L-carnitine. According to the...
Butch LebowitzJune 25, 2012 -
Is Canned Soup Toxic?
Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is a plasticizer that is regarded as an endocrine disrupter that may be linked to cardiovascular...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDJune 16, 2012 -
Are Postworkout Carbs Necessary?
Carbohydrates are the preferred energy food source for the human body. All the carbs we eat are converted into the only...
Jerry BrainumJune 3, 2012 -
New Study on Carb/Protein Ratios and Muscle Damage
Source: J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2012 Apr;52(2):151-7. Abstract: Previous studies have indicated that exercise-induced muscle damage might be attenuated by...
Iron Man MagazineMay 11, 2012 -
Eggs, Lecithin, Choline and Your Heart
Back in the mid-’60s and early ’70s, bodybuilders didn’t have the huge variety of supplements that are now available—like “fat burners.”...
Jerry BrainumMay 8, 2012 -
Growth Hormone, Steroids and Diabetes
If you check the medical literature for side effects of growth hormone use, you’ll note that diabetes often makes the list....
Jerry BrainumMay 5, 2012 -
Leucine and Muscle
Research suggests that drinking a leucine-enriched protein drink while you’re taking part in endurance exercise may boost muscle synthesis by up...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDMay 3, 2012 -
New Study on Green Tea for Fat Loss
Obese mice who got a daily dose of epigallocatechin-3-gallate—a compound found in green tea—in conjunction with a high-fat diet, gained weight...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDApril 28, 2012 -
Losing Fat While Maintaining Muscle
It doesn’t take an expert to spot an off-season bodybuilding competitor compared to one preparing for a contest. Off-season bodybuilders show...
Jerry BrainumApril 26, 2012 -
Boosting NO: A Different Approach
Nitric oxide is a compound consisting of a nitrogen group attached to an oxygen molecule, but its simple structure is deceptive...
Jerry BrainumApril 15, 2012 -
Supplements and Increased Risk of Mortality
Q: What’s your opinion about a well-publicized Iowa study that links supplement use to increased risk of mortality? A: The study...
Charles PoliquinApril 13, 2012 -
Not Killing You Softly
Anabolic steroid use is demonized in the media, primarily because it’s considered morally unethical in sports. That judgment implies that anabolic...
Jerry BrainumApril 6, 2012 -
Fish Oil for Kidney Protection
It’s estimated that many people over 60 have only 40 percent of kidney function left. Chronic kidney disease, as it’s known,...
Jerry BrainumMarch 18, 2012