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Michael Jessimy

Nutrition Consultant

Michael Jessimy is a licensed pharmacist and veteran fitness writer who specializes in supplements, nutrition, and health education. With more than a decade of experience in both clinical practice and digital content strategy, Michael is passionate about translating complex health topics into actionable advice. His writing is trusted by wellness brands and readers alike for its clarity, credibility, and focus on real-world results. His work supports BrickHouse Nutrition’s mission to deliver smarter, science-backed wellness to every customer.

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BPC
peptides

Research Peptides: The New Frontier of Wellness or Just Hype?

If you have spent any time recently listening to established health and longevity podcasts, browsing fitness forums, or following wellness influencers on social media, you have almost certainly hea...

flipped food pyramid
food pyramid

The Food Pyramid is Dead (And Flipped): Why America’s New Dietary Focus is Exactly What We Need

If you grew up in the 1990s or early 2000s, you probably remember staring at the colorful Food Guide Pyramid on the wall of your elementary school cafeteria or the back of your cereal box. It was t...

training levers

Spinning Your Wheels in the Gym? Do This Instead

You're showing up. You're putting in the work. You're eating reasonably well, hitting the gym consistently, and doing everything you were told would get results. But the scale hasn't budged in week...

consistency
february

Why Do So Many People Fall Off the Fitness Cliff in February?

Here's a number that should stop every January gym-goer in their tracks: by the second week of February, roughly 80% of New Year's resolution makers have already abandoned their fitness goals.  The...

nadh

The Energy Paradox: Why NADH is the Metabolic Master Switch

Any conversation involving health optimization and biohacking is almost solely dominated by an obsession with one compound: NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide).  By now, even the most casual w...

high frequency training
myonucleus
nucleus overload

Nucleus Overload Training: High Frequency Stimulus For Stubborn Muscles

What if the solution to your stubborn calves, lagging shoulders, or underwhelming arms isn't training harder—but training more often? The science of myonuclear acquisition suggests that some muscle...

density training
EMOM

EMOM vs. Traditional Sets: The Power Of Density Training

Here's a question that might change how you think about your training- What if spending less time in the gym actually produced better results? Most lifters operate under an unspoken assumption—that...

boron
free T
SHBG

Boron: The Overlooked Key to Free T

You're doing everything right. The training is dialed in, sleep is prioritized, and your diet looks like something out of a sports nutrition textbook. Maybe you've even had your testosterone levels...

radiance collagen
supplement timing

When Should You Take Collagen? A Science-Based Guide to Timing Your Supplement for Best Results

The collagen supplement market has exploded over the past decade, with consumers spending billions annually on powders, capsules, and collagen-infused products promising everything from smoother sk...

fadogia
force
testosterone
testosterone booster

Fadogia Agrestis for Men: What the Research Says About This Testosterone-Supporting Herb

There's a small, unassuming shrub growing in the Nigerian countryside that's been quietly used by local communities for hundreds of years. That shrub is Fadogia agrestis, and it's making waves in t...

myokines

The Myokine Revolution: Muscle as an Anti-Aging Organ

For decades, we viewed skeletal muscle as nothing more than the body's mechanical engine—contractile tissue designed to move bones, lift objects, and propel us through space.  The science was settl...

metabolism
NEAT
thermogenesis

The Hidden Calorie Furnace: How NEAT Burns More Than Your Gym Session Ever Could

You just crushed a brutal 45-minute workout session. Sweat dripping, heart pounding, you glance at your fitness tracker: 400 calories burned. Not bad, right? You've earned that post-workout protein...

energy deficiency
RED-S

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): The Hidden Syndrome Sabotaging Your Athletic Performance

You're training harder than ever. You're logging the miles, hitting the gym, pushing through fatigue. But instead of getting faster, stronger, and more powerful, something strange is happening. You...

immune system

Can Exercise Suppress Your Immune System?

You've been crushing your training for months. Your fitness is peaking, you're feeling strong, and race day is just around the corner. Then it happens-a scratchy throat, a runny nose, and suddenly ...

anabolic resistance

Anabolic Resistance In Aging: Why Older Lifters Need More Protein

You're 52 years old. You've been lifting consistently for three years—four days a week, progressive overload, tracking your lifts. You're hitting 150 grams of protein daily, just like the fitness i...

Auburn University
field of greens
NUU3 supergreens

NUU3 Supergreens: Is This Greens Powder Worth The Price?

NUU3 Supergreens Review: Is This Greens Powder Worth The Price? The greens powder market is booming—and so are the bold claims. Improved energy, better gut health, stronger immunity... but how do y...

BDD
body dysmorphia

When Never Enough Becomes a Prison: Understanding Body Dysmorphia in Fit and Active People

You’ve seen this person at the gym. Maybe you are this person. They’re strong, lean, and disciplined. Other people quietly think, “I’d kill to look like that.” Yet when they catch their reflection ...

energy
night shift
shift worker
sleep schedule

Circadian Chaos: A Shift Worker's Survival Guide to Health and Fitness

If you've ever Googled "how to lose weight" or "best time to work out," you've probably noticed something- almost all the advice assumes you wake up when the sun rises and sleep when it sets. Eat b...

cycle training
female
menstrual

Cycle-Synced Training: Smart performance edge or just pink‑washed period science?

One week, you’re unstoppable. The bar moves fast, the weights feel light, you’re hitting personal records you’ve been chasing for months. You walk out of the gym like you could take on the world. S...

inflammaging
inflammation
stress

The Silent Fire: The Ultimate Guide to Inflammaging, Why It Accelerates Aging, and How to Extinguish It

Have you ever wondered why some 70-year-olds complete triathlons while certain 50-year-olds struggle with a single flight of stairs? Why do some faces appear timeless while others seem to age overn...

Auburn University
field of greens vs daily elements
FOG

Field of Greens vs. Daily Elements: A Comprehensive Comparison Review

Choosing the right greens powder means investing in your health with a product that delivers measurable results. Today, we're examining our very own Field of Greens; a clinically-validated, doctor-...

eaa
energy
energy slump
energy supplements

How to Beat the Afternoon Energy Slump: Causes and Science-Backed Solutions

It's 2:30 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. Your morning was productive, you powered through meetings and tasks with focus and clarity, but now you're staring at your computer screen feeling like you're m...

testosterone
testosterone booster
zinc

Zinc for Testosterone: Does This Mineral Really Raise Your Levels?

Walk into any supplement store or scroll through men's health forums, and you'll quickly encounter zinc being touted as a natural testosterone booster. It's become a staple in the stacks...

eaa
energy
essential amino acids
focus

Using an EAA Supplement for Energy and Focus: What You Need to Know

Do you find yourself reaching for another cup of coffee by mid-afternoon, struggling to maintain focus during important meetings, or feeling mentally drained before your day is...

biological age

How to Lower Biological Age: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Back Your Body’s Clock (Without Becoming a Vampire)

What if I told you that maybe your driver’s license is lying about your age? While you’ve been faithfully counting candles on birthday cakes, your body has been keeping its own score—and i...

Lean
Lean weight loss
weight loss

Natural Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work (Without GLP-1)

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the GLP-1 revolution. Ozempic, Wegovy, and their pharmaceutical cousins have dominated headlines and social media feeds, with celeb...

creatine
creatone

Creatine for Women: What Happens When You Start Taking It

If you've been told that creatine is only for bodybuilders or men trying to bulk up, it's time to set the record straight. Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplement...

fermented whey protein
The Brickhouse Whey
whey protein

10 Reasons You Need to Be Using Whey Protein (Even If You Don’t Workout)

Most people associate whey protein with muscular physiques, heavy weights, and shaker bottles rattling in gym lockers. It’s the poster child of the fitness world — often seen as something re...

back pain
hip mobility
pain
stiffness

Hip Mobility 101: What You Need to Know About Tight Hips

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went there? Or struggled to focus during an important meeting despite getting enough sleep? You might be surprised to learn that thes...

acetylcholine
ACH

Acetylcholine in Action: Why Every Step, Thought, and Heartbeat Depends on It

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went there? Or struggled to focus during an important meeting despite getting enough sleep? You might be surprised to learn that thes...

aerobic
cardio
zone 2

Zone 2 Training: The Low-Intensity Workout That Elite Athletes Swear By

Picture this: You're at the gym, watching someone cruise along on the treadmill at what seems like a leisurely pace—barely breaking a sweat, casually scrolling through their phone, looking c...

AMPK
Lean
weight loss

Meet AMPK: The Switch Inside Your Cells You’ve Never Heard Of

In every cell of the human body, there’s a constant tug-of-war between spending energy and saving it. Whether you’re sprinting, fasting overnight, or simply going about your day, your cells ...

environment
ethical
sustainable protein

What Are Sustainable Protein Powders?

The fitness and nutrition industry is experiencing a profound shift. As consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of their choices on the environment, the demand for sustainable alte...

creatone
energy supplements
women health

Fuel Like a Female: The Supplement Guide for Active Women

When it comes to sports nutrition, women face a complex web of physiological demands that extend far beyond simply "eating less than men." The intersection of female physiology, hormonal flu...

creatone
HMB
MyHMB

Should You Take HMB? What the Science Tells Us

HMB has been around for years. As far back as the time when creatine was in its infancy, and the good thing is that it has research to back it up. Is it some magical secret weapon? No. But...

ATP supplements

elevATP vs PeaK ATP: What’s the Difference and Who Should Use Which?

Energy. It’s the invisible fuel behind every sprint, every rep, and every personal record broken in the gym. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts spend years perfecting the right blend of traini...

creatone

Should Women Take Creatine?

Women have it hard in the fitness world. Between conflicting advice, products designed for men, and persistent myths that create unnecessary fear around effective supplements, it's no wonder...

fermented whey protein
The Brickhouse Whey
whey protein

Scoop Wars: Concentrate vs. Isolate vs. Hydrolysate vs… Fermented?

Walk into any gym, café, or even your local grocery store, and chances are you’ll spot a tub, packet, or bottle of whey protein powder. It’s become more than just a fitness supplement—it’s p...

GLP1 side effects

GLP-1 Therapy: The Side Notes Doctors Don’t Always Mention

You’ve finally made up your mind. You are going to lose that weight before this year ends. Now, it’s time to head straight to your doctor and see if you qualify for GLP-1 meds. Not so f...

dieting
muscle sparing
The Brickhouse Whey
weight loss

Burn Fat Without Burning Muscle: How to Preserve Muscle on a Diet

Dieting is a word that induces dread in many people. Maybe it’s the restrictiveness, or maybe it’s the resulting skinny-fat look that seems to come standard with every "cutting phase gone wr...

fermented whey protein
The Brickhouse Whey
whey protein

Why Fermented Whey Protein Is the Future Of Supplementation

You’ve been around the block a couple times, and you think you know all there is to know about your protein powder. You've tried the whole enchilada; whey, casein, collagen, and maybe even s...

food matrix advantage
whole foods

The Food Matrix Advantage: True Nutrition in a Modern World

You diligently eat your greens, choose vibrant fruits, and perhaps even start your day with a multivitamin, trusting you’re giving your body everything it needs. But what if the secret to de...

hormesis

The Science of Hormesis: Why Small Stresses Make You Stronger

We live in a world obsessed with comfort. From temperature-controlled homes to food at our fingertips, we’ve engineered much of the physical struggle out of our daily lives. We’re often told...

Ergothioneine
mushrooms

Ergothioneine: The Longevity Vitamin Hiding in Mushrooms

It’s not every day that a nutrient gets nicknamed the "longevity vitamin." That's a title reserved for compounds that do more than just fill a gap in your diet; they promise to fundamentally...

active recovery

The Art of the Smart Rest Day: An Intro to Active Recovery

When you hear the word “recovery,” what comes to mind? For most, it’s the satisfying collapse onto the couch, remote in hand, vowing not to move a muscle until tomorrow. That image represent...

sleep tracking

What Is Sleep Tracking and How Does It Work?

Technology is exploding at an unprecedented pace. Gone are the days when we need to live in the dark, even more so when it comes to our bodies and health. One such area where our understandi...

cravings
hunger
protein leverage hypothesis

Are You Always Hungry? Your Body Might Be on a Top-Secret Mission

Have you ever found yourself at the bottom of a family-sized bag of chips, feeling physically full but strangely… unsatisfied? Or perhaps you’ve eaten a large bowl of pasta for dinner, only ...

affirmations

How Affirmations Train Your Subconscious Mind to Get More Done

Do you believe in the power of positive talk? If you don’t, therein lies the problem. See, your mind thrives on what you feed it. And to be honest, it’s a work in progress for me as well. I ...