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Eat These Proteins — Watch What Happens to Stubborn Belly Fat​

Apr 7, 2026
Most people think losing belly fat is all about eating less, but what really changes your body is how it responds to the foods you eat, especially protein, because certain types of protein can help stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings, support metabolism, and influence key fat-regulating hormones like insulin, leptin, and GLP-1, and in this video you’ll discover powerful protein sources that can help your body shift toward burning fat more efficiently without extreme dieting, along with when to eat them and why timing plays a critical role in fat storage and energy balance, so instead of fighting your body you’ll start working with it, making fat loss feel more natural, more consistent, and easier to maintain over time.

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Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese? One Keeps You Fuller and Helps You Sleep Better | Dr. Mandell​

May 23, 2026
If you’re constantly hungry at night, craving snacks before bed, waking up hungry during the night, struggling with belly fat, poor sleep, or feeling exhausted the next morning, what you eat before bed may matter a lot more than you think. In this video, we break down the real physiological differences between Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, how these high protein foods affect fullness, blood sugar stability, cravings, muscle recovery, metabolism, gut health, and sleep quality, and why one may help keep you fuller longer overnight. Learn how slower digesting casein protein works, why probiotics and the gut microbiome matter, the difference between plain and flavored versions, low fat vs full fat options, the best time to eat them before bed, and why the wrong nighttime snack can spike blood sugar and leave you feeling worse the next morning. Food is more than calories, it’s information constantly communicating with your hormones, metabolism, hunger signals, recovery, and sleep. Once you understand that, you start making very different choices before bed.

Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese? One Keeps You Fuller and Helps You Sleep Better | Dr
 
Scientists Just Warned About a Common Vitamin D Supplement Mistake | Dr. Mandell

May 25, 2026
Most people think vitamin D is just vitamin D, but a new scientific analysis suggests there may be a common supplement mistake millions are making without realizing it. In this video, Dr. Mandell explains the important differences between vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), why your body may respond differently to each form, how vitamin D functions more like a hormone than a traditional vitamin, and why absorption, dosage, magnesium status, and proper supplementation matter. Before you take your next vitamin D capsule, check your bottle. This simple step could change how you support your bones, muscles, immune system, and overall health.

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PUBMED REFERENCES

Effect of Vitamin D2 Supplementation on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed

Study participants who received vitamin D2 supplementation showed statistically significant reductions in serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations, compared to controls without supplementation. An inverse relationship between vitamin D2 and D3 concentrations has been proposed in the literature. A...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

This meta-analysis indicates that vitamin D3 is more efficacious at raising serum 25(OH)D concentrations than is vitamin D2, and thus vitamin D3) could potentially become the preferred choice for supplementation. However, additional research is required to examine the metabolic pathways involved...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vitamin D2 is much less effective than vitamin D3 in humans - PubMed

Vitamins D(2) and D(3) are generally considered to be equivalent in humans. Nevertheless, physicians commonly report equivocal responses to seemingly large doses of the only high-dose calciferol (vitamin D(2)) available in the U.S. market. The relative potencies of vitamins D(2) and D(3) were...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Optional fourth if you want stronger immune angle:

Daily supplementation with 15 μg vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3 to increase wintertime 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in healthy South Asian and white European women: a 12-wk randomized, placebo-controlled food-fortification trial - PubMed

<span><b>Background:</b> There are conflicting views in the literature as to whether vitamin D<sub>2</sub> and vitamin D<sub>3</sub> are equally effective in increasing and maintaining serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], particularly at lower doses of vitamin...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 

A little more on Peptides. My advice is to just say no.

Young, ripped, & rich: Inside the underground peptide economy​

May 26, 2026 #looksmaxxing #peptides #peptide
Peptides are exploding among self-optimizing, gym-going, looksmaxxing young men in America—and neither doctors nor regulators can keep up.
Muscle-bro influencers set up online storefronts, hawking vials sourced in bulk from Chinese factories with labels warning “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.” Their followers—eager to get leaner, sharper, hotter—inject these substances after consulting Reddit threads and TikTok videos, where other strivers trade advice on the best combinations, or “stacks.” Some sellers are making six figures a month, cashing in before the FDA cracks down on the industry.
The News Movement’s Dan Ming investigates the gray market economy powering the peptide boom, from fitness influencers to 18-year-old “operators” and self-proclaimed gurus setting up online companies for people looking to break in the business—all in pursuit of a new vision of manhood, engineered by social media algorithms and sold one vial at a time.

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The Billion-Dollar Peptides Gold Rush: As black-market drugs go mainstream and legalization is within reach, entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare players are racing to cash in. (Bloomberg free)
 
Peptides craze: Why people should not be risking their health for untested benefits | 60 Minutes Aus

Jun 28, 2026 #60Mins
Are peptides a modern medical miracle or too good to be true? Experts warn of significant risks.

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Vitamin K2: The New K on the Block

Vitamin K2 is a relative newcomer, but early research is turning heads when it comes to health. Find out what it does and how to get more of it.
health.clevelandclinic.org

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin K2

Vitamin K was initially discovered as a nutrient involved in blood clotting. There are two forms: K1 (in plant foods) and K2 (in animal and fermented foods).
www.healthline.com

The Vitamin That Helps Keep Calcium Out of Your Arteries | Dr. Mandell
 
Posting as food for thought. When it comes to your health & wellness you should dyodd and think for yourself. The links in the article are pretty good.

Why Aren’t Supplements Regulated Like Medicines? - Physical Culture Study

So, recently I was interviewed about supplements and how the supplement industry has changed over time. It was a pleasant chat, albeit one I doused with a sprinkle of cynicism. At one point, I was asked a fairly straightforward question. What supplements do people actually need? My answer was...
physicalculturestudy.com

Bob Hoffman (sports promoter) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Paul Bragg - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org
 

The peptide boom that isn’t about your muscles​

Peptides are everywhere lately. Influencers inject them for muscle and recovery, and the Food and Drug Administration could soon allow these products to be sold by compounding pharmacies.

While the marketing of these injections to biohackers and wellness consumers will keep generating debate, the peptide boom that matters to biotech investors belongs to a company most TikTokers have never heard of. Protagonist Therapeutics is a small biotech that has cracked one of pharma’s hardest problems: getting fragile peptides, which are normally given through injections, to work as powerful pills.

With partner Johnson & Johnson, it has already turned that technology into a psoriasis pill selling fast enough to make AbbVie investors nervous. Now, with royalty streams from two approved drugs and a pipeline built on its platform for engineering gut-stable peptides, Protagonist may have a business that outlasts the current fad.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/othe...out-your-muscles/ar-AA2cWObZ?ocid=socialshare
 

Eat Sardines for 30 Days — Watch What Happens to Your Body | Dr. Mandell​

Sep 25, 2026
What could happen inside your body if you ate sardines consistently for 30 days? Sardines may be small, but they’re packed with an impressive combination of complete protein, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and other important nutrients. In this video, Dr. Alan Mandell explains how these nutrients can support your heart and cardiovascular system, healthy blood vessel function, brain and nerve health, muscles, bones, eyes, immune function, and your body’s natural response to inflammation. You’ll discover why omega-3 fatty acids are so important for cell membranes, how EPA and DHA support healthy triglyceride levels and endothelial function, why sardines can be an excellent source of protein, and how their edible bones provide valuable calcium and phosphorus. Sardines are also generally much lower in mercury than larger predatory fish because they live lower on the food chain, making them a nutrient-dense seafood choice. And one of their biggest potential benefits may be what they replace—when a nutrient-rich food takes the place of highly processed foods, sugary snacks, fried foods, or refined carbohydrates, your overall diet can change considerably. Watch to the end to see why this inexpensive little fish delivers nutrition to so many different systems throughout your body and why adding sardines to a balanced diet may be one of the simplest nutritional changes worth considering.

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Are There Health Benefits to Eating Sardines?

Wondering if sardines are good for you? WebMD explains sardine nutrition, key heart and bone benefits, potential risks like high sodium, and preparation tips.
www.webmd.com
 

High blood pressure? Listen to Mozart or Bach​

Listening to Bach or Mozart could help to reduce high blood pressure, research has shown.

Scientists found hospital patients who were played classical music using virtual reality headsets saw their blood pressure fall faster than those given standard treatment alone. The playlist included Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky.

The 130 patients in the trial in Turkey had hypertensive urgency, meaning their blood pressure was extremely high without signs of organ damage. All received standard blood pressure drugs.

More:

 

Chinese makers of fentanyl ingredients now sell bootleg peptides to Americans​

Chinese producers of the ingredients that go into fentanyl have found a profitable new market in the U.S.: peptides.

A growing number of Chinese chemical manufacturers that have supplied fentanyl precursors to drug cartels are now capitalizing on the peptide craze in the U.S. and elsewhere, selling unregulated substances that promise to tan skin, repair tissue and help with weight loss, according to advertisements from the vendors and companies that track cryptocurrency payments for such products.

Some of the manufacturers have been indicted in the U.S. for their role in the global fentanyl trade. But consumers wouldn’t know that from their advertisements, which profess high-quality ingredients and rigorous quality control.

TRM Labs, one of the analytics firms, has been tracking more than 200 companies that have sold fentanyl precursors. Out of those, at least 50 are currently selling peptides, a number that has been growing in recent months, said TRM. Based on crypto payments TRM has traced, the buyers of the products from these companies are both in the U.S. and elsewhere.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/gen...des-to-americans/ar-AA2dGLnz?ocid=socialshare
 
Jerry Brainum vid from 2016

2,4-Dinitrophenol - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

DNP: the dangerous diet pill pharmacists should know about

As concerns over deaths related to the diet pill 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) increase, healthcare professionals — including pharmacists — are being called on to play their part in raising awareness and preventing DNP-related harm.
pharmaceutical-journal.com


Avoid This Dangerous Bodybuilding Drug At All Costs | Straight Facts

Nov 1, 2016
Forget steroids. This dangerous bodybuilding drug can actually kill. Could it be the most dangerous drug in the bodybuilding industry? Jerry Brainum gives the full and straight facts regarding this weight loss drug, often called DNP. Get the full info in our episode above.
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Jerry Brainum: Supplements on a budget.​

Jan 16, 2018
Jerry Brainum discusses what he considers the most essential food supplements for the majority of those involved in bodybuilding, fitness, or sports activities. He also explains why he choose those supplements.

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Fatrat said:
Just started creatine, hope it works any insites...
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Old vid by Jerry Brainum

Which muscles are most affected by creatine supplements?​

Jan 30, 2018
Jerry Brainum discusses the details of a recently published study of advanced trainees who used creatine supplements. The purpose of the study was to determine muscles that were most affected by creatine usage. For the best information about nutrition, exercise science, supplements, fat-loss techniques that work, anti-aging research, hormonal therapy and other topics, subscribe today to the Applied Metabolics newsletter (www.appliedmetabolics.com). Incomparable information not available from any other source. Please subscribe to this channel and tell others about it. New videos are posted here weekly.

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