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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 ...
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-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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...