Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Best supplements for inflammation in men: What works, what’s safe, and how to choose

Jan 21, 2026 · 12 min read

For most men, the best-supported supplement for reducing chronic, systemic inflammation is omega‑3 fish oil (EPA+DHA), which can shift eicosanoid signaling toward fewer pro‑inflammatory mediators and is typically studied at about 1–4 g/day taken with food. Here’s how to choose an evidence-based option (and dose) based on your main risk drivers and inflammation markers like ...

Testosterone and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What men should actually do

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 11 min read

The phrase “testosterone dietary guidelines americans” sounds like a niche search query. But it reflects a real shift: more men are looking to federal nutrition guidance for answers about hormone health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) doesn’t set testosterone targets, but its focus on weight and cardiometabolic health overlaps with factors associated with testosterone ...

Athlete biomarker testing for longevity: The lab numbers that keep men performing longer

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 19, 2026 · 11 min read

For longevity-focused men who train, repeating key labs—especially HbA1c (a ~3‑month average of blood sugar) and ApoB (the number of atherogenic particles that can enter artery walls)—can reveal early metabolic drift and cardiovascular risk before performance drops or disease shows up. Pair those with iron, inflammation, and hormone/recovery markers to build a “healthspan dashboard” that ...

Is BRI better than BMI? The new longevity metric men need to know

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 15, 2026 · 12 min read

The Body Roundness Index (BRI)—a 1–16 score calculated from height and waist circumference—has outperformed BMI in large studies at predicting all-cause mortality because it captures abdominal “roundness” tied to visceral fat. If BMI has mislabeled your physique or missed hidden belly-fat risk, BRI shows what your shape says about your metabolic health and longevity. “We ...

Chicken and rice calories: The simple meal that can build muscle or quietly blow your cut

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 14, 2026 · 11 min read

A chicken-and-rice bowl can be roughly 555 calories when it lands around 45 g protein, 60 g carbs, and 15 g fat (protein and carbs are ~4 calories per gram, fat is ~9), so small amounts of added oil or sweet sauces can swing the total fast. Treat it as a scalable template—adjust portions and ...