The Hidden Truth About Steroids & the Bodybuilding Supplement Industry | Jerry Brainum |

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest was the science editor of Muscle and Fitness magazine, an editor-at-large for Flex magazine, and a regular contributor to Ironman magazine for 28 years. His articles were the only articles read in bodybuilding magazines by 3-time Mr. Olympia champion, Frank Zane. He is the creator of Applied Metabolics, an in-depth newsletter about food supplements; exercise science; steroids, and much more.
Besides his writing, he has been a nutrition consultant for numerous elite, world-class athletes such as Floyd Mayweather Jr, Oscar de La Hoya, and Vassiliy Jirov. He was also a competitive bodybuilder himself and trained alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger at the original Gold’s gym in Venice, California in the 70s.
Today, he spills nothing but the truth about:
• The biggest mistakes most bodybuilders make
• The myths, truths, pros, and cons of steroids
• And how a lot of safe supplements can have deathly effects
To learn more about Applied Metabolics, click here! www.appliedmetabolics.com/
0:00 Intro
10:24 Should you trust medical professionals when it comes to supplementation?
30:10 How much protein should you take? What are the best protein powders?
40:54 Are testosterone boosters safe?
58:48 The dangerous side effects of taking steroids
1:19:14 Should the selling of SARMS be legal?
1:23:56 Are there any safe growth hormones?
1:36:12 Does diet and age affect your ability to retain muscle?
1:50:00 What studies were the side effects of steroids used on animals?
#steroids #bodybuilding #testosterone
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[@andrewBwinter]

Have you ever meet someone who is genuinely excited about what they know and what they can share? That's Jerry. Love the passion.

[@davemoran9695]

noticed that too love it

[@tomadavi8097]

Jerry was the go-to guy for nutrition and super sups at Gold's back in the day because of his knowledge on the subject and he's still dropping truth bomb's this very day. Good guy and fantastic bodybuilder from the Golden age.

[@johnpark7097]

I have had the pleasure of knowing, working alongside and having a friendship with Jerry for close to forty years. He has consulted with many of my clients on supplementation and did many seminars together with my dad for my clients and staff, which were always well attended and very popular. My dad said that in the over fifty years he was in the business he had never met anyone who was as knowledgeable as Jerry Brainum. We had a lot of fun together working with the boxers. Every time I spend time with Jerry and hear him talk I always learn something new. I have learnt more from Jerry re supplementation and nutrition than anybody. A great interview Jerry you're a walking encyclopedia.

[@richardmarino2732]

Your dad is the legendary Reg Park ?

[@theironforce3000]

@@richardmarino2732 The one and only.

[@concernedamerican1]

Ciao nono

[@Danboi.]

Very cool👌 I don't even work out, just stumbled upon this video and was captivated by his wealth of knowledge. 👊🇦🇺

[@theironforce3000]

@@Danboi. his channel is worth watching. The content on there is applied mainly for the everyday man . Not just competitive bodybuilders/high performance athletes.

[@Motorsportsinjapan]

Have been reading his articles for decades. Jerry is an OG legend

[@theironforce3000]

Jerry is the man ! Been following him for years. Everybody should follow his KZbin channel and seek any other interviews he's done with Generation Iron and other notable health n fitness channels. We deff need a part2. Way more to cover.

[@ryano460]

You are damn right! Jerry is full of knowledge! And he seems to be a warm-hearted person as well

[@roblincoln10]

Following now! This was a brain-stuffing of information. Incredible content right here.

[@jeffreypetree7163]

Ya a part 2 called Jerry in the kitchen lol, showing us where to get the powders and how to make your own testosterone 😆

[@samforde4665]

Jerry is in a league of his own ! Fantastic man ❤

[@jaysimmer346]

I don’t want this to be over. I could listen to this Info all night

[@karimrabie6467]

I have ADHD and I just watched the full video. What an interview!!

[@allenjohnsonsmotivationals2015]

I learned so much from this interview. Give this man his flowers 💐.

[@Procharmo]

I’ve never watched such a comprehensive report/discussion that has convinced me to keep training and not succumb to any PEDs into my old age. Absolutely brilliant 😊😊😊

[@livsstilen]

Good choice. Only go TRT as a very last resort. Because if you get depressed from lack of male hormones, despite trying everything, it's the better choice. Otherwise your last year's on this planet will suck.

[@axelstone3131]

You’re on a downwards decline as you get older no matter how well you eat and train. You should really look into TRT or something

[@livsstilen]

@@axelstone3131 The decline really kiks in after you begin trt

[@axelstone3131]

@@livsstilen what a bunch of nonsense. So giving your body something it no longer makes causes decline? Yeh, makes sense. Don’t spread such nonsense.

[@livsstilen]

@@axelstone3131 Like I stated before in this debate, IF, I repeat YOU no longer produce ANY testostorone. It is ok to begin trt. BUT most guys begins because they are a little low. They shuld try to see if they can bring it up a little, because most guys suffer from low test due to wrong lifestyle. hereunder emasculated. mindset. And IF you are on TRT, you need to stay away from cholesterol, because your body will no longer use the cholesterol to produce testostorone.

[@johngouldsbrough1418]

jerry has always been my go to for supplement information this interview was another level shows jerry at his very best

[@roblincoln10]

Holy crap, this is one of the most informational things I've seen/heard regarding supplementation and bodybuilding. Excellent, excellent work.

[@RM-ri3wk]

I'm a 63 y/o para in a wheelchair. Unfortunately, I spend most of my time in bed because of being paralyzed. I lose so much muscle from not being able to move any body part but my right arm. Now that the weather is getting better here in the Midwest I'm able to start exercising again. My family is amazed that with 4 workouts per body part, I'm able to contract and flex the muscle again. So it's never too late. But no BS it isn't easy at all. However, the muscles have come back somewhat and I feel better

[@death.for.breakfast]

This guy is so knowledgeable. What a great interview

[@MoeHhggg]

His name is BRAINum what did you expect lol

[@Freshprankstv1]

He’s Jewish what do u expect

[@Danboi.]

@@Freshprankstv1 Imagine he used his intelligence to ruthlessly take ppls money

[@alane3983]

This was a fascinating interview. His brain is still working great. Very knowledgeable.

[@dominic9902]

I'm a scientist. This guy knows his shit. Unlike so many KZbin "experts" act like they know the science but they really don't. I'm super impressed. Obviously he isn't a complete expert on everything, his understanding of recombinant DNA drugs was slightly off for example, but you can tell he KNOWS this and isn't reading a memo on his screen. The important takeaway is how he understands what we do NOT know, and how few studies, especially human studies, back certain things. This is the same skepticism used in real industry, when you aren't consumed by bro science.

[@WordChemist]

This interview was sooo good. Jerry is soo knowledgeable.

[@christishusbandakastan7618]

That guy is 72?! He looks 60! Great interview.

[@AwkwardAuction]

I like how Mr. Brainum speaks the truth, including that elite athletes (sports or bodybuilding) use steroids. People love to see more home runs and pitchers who hit 100 mph plus fastballs, but no one wants to acknowledge how it’s done.

[@BrainDamageComedy]

imo it should all be legal - make sure its a fair match for everyone. especially combat sports - if u got one guy fighting who is allowed to juice vs a guy who cant or wont = dangerous.

[@LegendayPhysique]

Jerry Brainum is the source of the best information on nutrition and training.

[@angelswordman1301]

You can tell he's in love with what he does, true masterclass..

[@davidmcc6666]

Mate, I can listen to uncle Jerry all day. Thanks for posting.

[@calmendral]

Jerry Brainum is a treasure chest of useful and relevant health information. We a blessed to have him provide us with his brilliant and honest work for so many decades. The man is a legend!

[@zero_to_ramy]

Love Jerry's passion about the topics; grateful to have somebody so knowledgeable willing to share. His applied metabolics newsletter is a great source for rich scientifically backed info

[@EscapeFitness]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rmenelik3]

Science and nutrition and health spoken very well with research by someone who has done the work

[@ryanleclaire3948]

One of the best interviews I've ever heard. Love Jerry! Full of knowledge and passion for his trade. Glad I found this.

[@impulse894]

Nothing better than Jerry spitting facts in a good mood!

[@ryano460]

Joe Rogan could have a nice talk with Jerry I’m sure!

[@charlesgosselin3579]

Jerry one of the few left Living Legends he’s a total encyclopedia yes he rambles but he’s allowed I love him thank you for this It was very interesting with Jerry Brarimum. I could listen to him all day shout out I miss my main man Ric Drasin.

[@BrainDamageComedy]

this is a man who knows his stuff - and is telling the truth. ALL SPORTS

[@lee4171]

I've been reading Jerry's work and listening to him for over 30 years now. Nobody in the business more straight-talking and knowledgeable in my opinion.

[@natelarosa7675]

I can literally listen to him for hours without ever skipping around the video out of bordem. It's like he'll like about something giving you a very important nugget of information that can potentially skyrocket your training into the next level then when you think that's the last secret he goes go to a new entertaining story about the history of bodybuilding and more invaluable information that can really change everything for your training. All of this was actually a pleasure to watch thank you.

[@natbromden5838]

Everybody loves Jerry Brainum 😀 awesome as always

[@Zero_Zero_Zero_Zero]

This is really an excellent interview. Thank you both.

[@silverguru]

Long interview but worth it. Learned a lot from him. Subscribing. Still lifting after all these years. Wish to maintain and keep😅brain health. Thanks Jerry

[@rynes.rai7er993]

Prescriptions in triplicate for TRT: Do they do that for pain meds also? Did they? How long long have they been doing it for TRT? Are they more concerned about a population of beefed up men? Or are they more afraid of a generation of addicts? Do their Fed enforcement agents get a pads? Are they supplied? Have you ever seen those guys? Good gosh....

[@erhansakin7505]

Jerry you are a total legend, such a great person!

[@carlomiller1984]

Cortisol fuels the "fight or flight response" in human beings. If you were in a wild place and came across a dangerous animal or another dangerous human being[s] from an enemy tribe, you decided whether you should fight if you had a weapon and guessed you could kill the animal [for food] or kill the human enemy [not having to encounter them again], or to flee the animal or human enemy if you decided you couldn't win in a fight. The powerful spike of cortisol when in danger is what fuels that "fight or flight" response. Cortisol is what has kept the human race from becoming extinct.

[@ZaneLike]

Been following Jerry's writings since the 90s with IronMan. Very knowledgeable and offers so much

[@danielengel1295]

Jerry is and will always be by far way to smart for the rest of us. I can listen to him for hours and never hear a dull moment. This guy knows more than google.

[@dekapitatorr]

His surname says it all.

[@Sanlynnben]

I appreciate this interview so much. I think my wallet will appreciate it too. 😊

[@user-eh9zp8fj2d]

Amazing wealth of knowledge I could listen to his information and never get bored, I hope there are more pod casts.

[@TheAgTeam]

The insights in this interview get better and better. Every guy alike every age can learn a tonne of good advice from this gold mind of information (an amazing demonstration at age 72 that your brain not unlike any other muscle - must be used or you’ll lose it)

[@thomasjusinski7286]

Been reading this man's articles for years, he has a wealth of knowledge.

[@Gnarmoshthrash]

Found Jerry on Ric drasins channel years ago ! Jerry is the biggest source of knowledge with nutrition and supplements in my opinion. He needs to be known more !

[@peasantlaborer6084]

Good Video, really enjoyed the video, learned several things, Thank You

[@highhplainsdrifter9099]

Knowledgeable. I remember his articles in muscle magazines. I actually know a lot of the stuff this guy talked about because like him I have also also read a lot.

[@thomasclinton4290]

Jerry has earned STATUS in bodybuilding science. Over the years, throughout my lifetime Ive been dedicated & passionate, and Jerry has been right there, delving deep into the research & exploring our science

[@josher3436]

Bloody hell this is a good interview. Let Jerry talk and asked good follow-up questions.👍

[@andypicken7848]

Did anybody else ponder on the link between the bodybuilding magazines of old printing BS and the advert for the escape barrow. Really quite amusing

[@mrwonderful3577]

Great interview Jerry always has tons of great information

[@iluvmym4]

Epic interview 🤯 love it Thank you both for sharing 😊

[@tommyinaz]

The passion jerry has for the subject is contagious

[@big-daddy-o8576]

I love all of this info. So many things to think about.

[@ydonnay3145]

Phenomenal interview 👏, unbelievable knowledgeable incredible memory, well spoken. Useful...couldn't ask for anything more

[@BR-ur2gk]

Excellent interview, and awesome knowledge, I study psychopharmacology at a university in Cambridge and still learned so many interesting ideas I can use for my master's thesis, thanks so much. Everything Sylvester or Arnold says I go with because they live the life they attest to, I will add Jerry to that distinguished list of mentors - I love the way he quotes a study on every idea, very professional

[@creativesource3514]

You will do an MSc thesis on this subject?

[@EscapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j-uk2189]

Man! I wish I could meet jerry. I would literally sit there and ask him questions for days! I’m surprised he’s not also some form of internalist endocrine doctor! He’s better than most doctors haha! Great interview guys! I’m signing up to his website!

[@SoulDelSol]

The difference is endocrinologists treat people who have diseases and serious often complex medical issues. Jerry is discussing optimal performance enhancement with athletes. 2 very different demographics

[@panagenesis2695]

Great interview! Thanks!👍

[@richardwariner5886]

GREAT INTERVIEW!!

[@mihaeltomasovic]

Did he say "Anapolon-50 never caught on with major (or was it mainstream? Or major mainstream?) bodybuilders"? That is Anadrol... They call is Naps or Oxy everywhere else but the US.

[@SKGunny]

This was great!!! Thank you!

[@tontowtoronto5733]

Love Jerry! Have this video on loop

[@CHANDSOME]

This was a great episode! Very informative. I felt like when I had a question in my head, the interviewer would ask it soon afterwards. I appreciate the detailed info.

[@EscapeFitness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregoriomiller8241]

Very informative thank you

[@SunsetNova]

Amazing! I was enthralled from start to finish

[@EscapeFitness]

Happy to hear that!

[@Typhoon6317]

Fantastic show… 💪🏻

[@hwclr]

Delightful conversation.

[@yesiamsharon]

Thank you for this. Incredibly informative.

[@Clarkeymike1571]

This bloke interviews so well lets the guests speak ask the right questions one of the best podcasts

[@wilconf]

This video has probably more knowledge summarized than all the videos or books you may get in touch. Keep up the good work!

[@EscapeFitness]

Wow, thanks!

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

72 , wow- looking good !!

[@homeyclaws3715]

I figured that was who he was talking about.

[@andremcqueen81]

Incredible content 🎉Jerry B is a legend 💪🏽

[@OblongPolkaDots]

Wow! I cannot believe how much I learned from watching this interview. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@EscapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@truckingwithmother8119]

. im An OLD GEEZER still lifting hard !!! 50+ years . ILL STICK TO EGGS ,STEAK,N POTATOES . [THE John Grimmick DIEWT !]

[@esthetics4512]

Wonderful I’m a young egg 21 also on that egg and steak personally I follow vince gironda principle although I will admit not to a T

[@JesusOnlySavesEternally]

Good luck with that. My dad knew a real old school diet meat eating egg eating lifter at his gym. Dropped dead in the shower at the gym of a heart attack at 68. My dad saw them cart his body out. “Poor Geirhart”, my dad said, “As they carted his cold wet body away, I remembered him saying, “I exercise and lift weights for four hours every day. I can eat whatever the hell I want.” Sure you can. But you’ll still have a heart attack.

[@omarloi7389]

really good podcast. questions and answers.

[@rajatshrma3]

Great interview. Incredibly knowledgeable.

[@stevelarson3391]

Jerry is a great guy and very knowledgable!

[@daviddiaz529]

Jerry has water right next to him.

[@buckcitycrunk]

I'm a fast responder to Testosterone. Low T my whole life. Hypogonadism. made 200ng/dl in my late teens/early 20's. Been on TRT for 20 years. almost 250,000mg of Test through my body. Prostate good. BP optimal. Cholesterol normal. Heart good. Brain good. I'm healthy AF. carry some extra weight due to my abnormally high cortisol and diet changes. 70 lbs of extra muscle on my frame. Strong as shit. If you have low t and eat healthy with even semi regular exercise, you could be ok.

[@buckcitycrunk]

I'm not a doctor or medical professional. my opinion and not fact.

[@Hesbonful]

Excellent interview and knowledge distribution of biochemistry and physiology in regard to body building in very simple understandable language for the public. I salute your deep understanding and teaching grace. Hesbon M. MD.

[@LifeLift421]

This is valuable information, I hope young guys are listening. The long term side effects are not worth it guys. Don’t start with steroids period.

[@zealman79]

Usually 2mins in to a youtube video i'm on my phone or something else distracts me but i could watch this guy all day long and i'm not even a roid rager, just a joe average going to the gym for rehab...

[@rjskum688]

Such an awesome dude. Full of knowledge.

[@markdeboswell8687]

I have learnt a lot from this video

[@charlesbarboza8591]

Excellent presentation, very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@jsoria1]

Excellent interview. The guest answers were very interesting...

[@migz121]

This is why Jerry's last name is "Brain 🧠" num........He's an encyclopedia of knowledge ‼️ Thank you Jerry‼️

[@proximacentauri8256]

Correct and understandable speech from Jerry, i could listen him for hours, congrats for the interview.

[@FirstnameLastName-sx8ls]

This was a great interview. A walk through history of steroids and supplements. Very knowledgeable person. I'm glad it is getting out in the open.

[@TheAndyweeras]

So interesting, thanks for sharing !

[@EscapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garythorsell5061]

Jerry is great 👍 so much knowledge

[@EscapeFitness]

We agree!

[@SPDATA1]

Great interview; and information 🤗

[@RoidfreeSenior]

Jerry is very knowledgeable, subscribed to his channel

[@BrianMax]

This guy is so knowledgeable and delivers it in terms most people can understand.

[@ALCRAN2010]

Doctor: "It appears that you have developed a condition as a direct result of your recreational use of a controlled substance by which your phallic member has contracted the inability to sustain human procreation by natural means." Jerry: "Deca-dick."

[@dobi287]

Him and Derek from more plates more dates need to do a superhero team up

[@juancardenas820]

Wow, what a wealth of knowledge. One of the best!

[@EscapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SiddarthMalik]

brilliant interview.

[@weedylock]

So much knowledge and useful information for the peds I am taking, he makes my decision so much confident and enthusiastic 🙂

[@creativesource3514]

I'm a doctor and it's true we get little on nutrition or preventative medicine. But we learnt lots of genetics, metabolic medicine, endocrinology and pathology. So as I was into fitness I found it easy to read original research and could chose valid studies and which ones can be ignored.

[@joshgoesbananas]

What do you think of Jerry's claim that whey is rubbish? Seems outlandish. To my knowledge, whey and creatine are the most studied and beneficial supplements available for muscle gain

[@TheRealCoyote]

​@@joshgoesbananasprotein is always best from natural food. The biological value is way better. Just eat plenty of eggs. Creatin is something Jerry highly promotes and recommends. It is the only "non food" substance I use. I'm not a doctor but have been training my whole life and I'm a bit like Jerry, I love to read studies from multiple sources and use common sense. Most "man made" substances, even when they work, have side effects. After years of trying different diets I now eat a lot of meat, eggs, chicken, fish, some fibrous vegetables. No sugar and limited whey, pasta, rice, etc. My bowl has never worked this good, and my energy levels are really high.

[@miketaylor9928]

Thank you Jerry