Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Inflammation and heart disease in men: What to test and what to do next

Jan 28, 2026 · 11 min read

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a proven risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease, and simple blood tests can detect it before symptoms appear. If your cholesterol looks “fine” but your family history, waistline, or energy say otherwise, inflammation may be the missing piece in your heart risk assessment. “Think of cholesterol as the building material for ...

What is the best supplement for inflammation? The 8 options with the strongest evidence

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 13 min read

There is no single best supplement for inflammation for every man, but a small group has the strongest human evidence for lowering inflammatory signals or improving inflammation driven symptoms. This guide breaks down the best supplements for inflammation, what they do in the body, and how to choose based on your goals and lab results. ...

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

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 12 min read

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) do not provide testosterone targets. Men can use the DGA to support a healthy body weight and cardiometabolic health, which can indirectly support testosterone, and should seek medical evaluation for persistent symptoms or repeatedly low morning labs. Here’s what diet can improve, what it can’t, and how to act ...

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

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 19, 2026 · 12 min read

For longevity-focused men who train, repeating key labs, especially HbA1c (a three 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 and recovery markers to ...

BRI vs BMI for longevity: Why your waist may matter more than your weight

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 15, 2026 · 13 min read

BRI likely predicts longevity risk better than BMI for many men because it reflects abdominal fat distribution, not just weight for height. If your BMI is “fine” but your waistline is climbing, BRI can be the reality check that pushes you toward the right labs and the right plan. “For men, the big miss with ...