Seed Oil Expert, Dr. Udo Erasmus!
Dr. Erasmus literally wrote the book on seed oils and related topics in his ground breaking book “Fats That Heal, Fat’s That Kill” in the early 90s. Udo and I wrote an article for one of the popular bodybuilding magazines not long after, which caused a re think of...
Supplement Industry Talk, Panama Focused.
In addition to being involved in the supplement industry in the US, I am involved in developing the industry south of the border. The little nation of Panama is always one of my favorites to visit, and I have spent extensive time in that country. While the US is...
Confused About Peptides? What You Need To Know!
Peptides are the hot topic these days. Even mainstream publications are covering the topic. Confused About Peptides? In this vid break it down into two parts and a sub group: The issue of the peptides themselves, the issue of sourcing, QC, etc. Finally, the important Q to ask, why?...
Are GLP-1 Drugs Right For You? The Facts You Need!
Yours Truly and Erik Bustillo MS, RD, discuss the pros and cons of the highly popular GLP-1 class of drugs for weight loss. Do most doctors tell people what they need to know about these drugs? I have changed my position on these drugs to some degree since my...
The BrinkZone Hybrid Training Program!
Looking for a change in your program? Perhaps something “non-traditional” that will see new progress in your body composition? The BrinkZone Hybrid Program is a modified concurrent training system, that blends different aspects of strength, hypertrophy oriented training, and conditioning work, by modulating loads, volume, and rest periods, as...
Tattoos And Your Health
2025 Update: Study just published finds an increased risk of melanoma associated with tattoos. According to the author of the study “We found that people with tattoos had a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer often linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure.However, tattoos did...
Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating Studies
2025 Update: Below are studies that looked at IF compared to typical diet eating patterns focused on weight loss, so reduced calorie intakes. There’s often been claims that time restricted eating (TRE) without calorie reductions are a beneficial to metabolic health (e.g., improved insulin sensitivity, glucose, cholesterol levels, as...
Cocoa Counters The Evils Of Sitting!?
Seems like an odd combination of topics I know, but it will all make sense! As many are aware, prolonged sitting is a negative to health. It’s even been called “the new smoking” as some studies suggests it’s worse for us than smoking! I don’t personally believe that, but...
“Calories In/Calories Out” Fact or Scam?
There’s a debate about the old nutritional advice often referred to as “calories in calories out” or CICO happening yet again. Is it accurate? Do dietary approaches such as keto, carnivore, or others prove it’s not true? I get to the bottom of CICO !
ISSN Conference 2025!
The international society of sports nutrition (ISSN) conference was held recently in Delray Beach FL, and yours truly always attends if possible. Some readers may have heard of the Enhanced Games, but for those who have not; the Enhanced Games are just as it sounds, athletes being able to...