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Can gut health help you lose weight? What men should know about the microbiome

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 09, 2026 · 11 min read

Improving gut health can support weight loss by strengthening appetite control, lowering inflammation, and improving metabolism, but it cannot replace a calorie controlled diet and consistent training. The upside is that a few evidence based moves can make your existing weight loss plan work better. “When a guy tells me he is doing the workouts ...

Does chewing gum break autophagy? What research says

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 08, 2026 · 10 min read

Human studies have not established whether chewing gum stops autophagy or meaningfully reduces fasting-induced autophagy, so sugar-free gum cannot be considered “autophagy safe,” and the question “does chewing gum break autophagy” does not have a proven human answer.Aman et al., 2021; Martinez-Lopez et al., 2017 If autophagy is your goal, avoid gum, while for weight-loss-focused ...

Mediterranean diet snacks to optimize testosterone and heart health in men

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 07, 2026 · 10 min read

Mediterranean-style snacks built around monounsaturated fats, polyphenols, and protein (such as walnuts, olives, and plain Greek yogurt) can support testosterone and heart health in men by reducing sharp post-snack glucose and insulin spikes and lowering chronic inflammation that can suppress testosterone production and damage endothelial function. Here’s how to use between-meal “fuel” to keep energy ...

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

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

Jan 05, 2026 · 10 min read

Lifting weights can support fat loss by building and preserving muscle, which helps maintain a higher resting metabolic rate and improves body composition over weeks and months. Here’s how to set up your training and tracking so the mirror changes even when your workout isn’t “burning fat” in the moment. “If you’re asking ‘does lifting ...

Low salt frozen meals: How men can eat convenient food without spiking sodium

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 03, 2026 · 11 min read

Yes, low salt frozen meals can fit a heart healthy eating pattern if you target meals with about 600 mg of sodium or less and keep your total daily sodium under 2,300 mg. The bigger win is pairing that sodium target with enough protein and fiber so you stay full and do not snack your ...