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The truth about energy drinks without sucralose: what to know before you crack a can

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 13 min read

Energy drinks without sucralose sound cleaner and safer, but the real health impact depends on what manufacturers use instead and how much you drink. Here is how to decode the labels and choose options that support energy, hormones, and long-term health. “When patients ask me about energy drinks without sucralose, I remind them that removing ...

Fadogia agrestis and tongkat ali: what science really says about this testosterone stack

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min read

Popularized by longevity podcasts, this herbal combination promises to boost testosterone without a prescription. While the biology is promising, the safety data on fadogia agrestis side effects suggests you should proceed with caution. “Men often turn to the tongkat ali and fadogia agrestis stack looking for a shortcut to higher testosterone. While tongkat ali has ...

Can my body use 100 grams meat protein in one sitting for muscle growth?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 8 min read

For decades, gym lore insisted that the body wastes any protein consumed beyond 30 grams per meal. New clinical data completely upends this “protein absorption myth,” suggesting the anabolic window is much wider—and more adaptable—than we ever imagined. “We used to treat protein intake like a fragile timer, telling athletes they had to eat small ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

The classic bro split workout hits each muscle group once a week with high volume. Here is what the science says about muscle growth, strength, and whether this old-school plan still holds up. “A bro split can absolutely build muscle if you respect the basics: enough weekly volume, hard sets close to failure, and smart ...

L-carnitine benefits: fuel your mitochondria and support androgen receptors

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Oct 25, 2025 · 14 min read

L carnitine benefits go beyond “fat burning”: this amino-acid–derived compound helps your mitochondria use fat for fuel, may support androgen receptors in muscle, and can aid recovery when you dose and stack it the right way. “L-carnitine is not a magic testosterone pill, but for the right man it can make training feel more sustainable, ...