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Can you build muscle in a deficit? The science of body recomposition

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

Jan 02, 2026 · 10 min read

Building muscle in a calorie deficit is possible when the deficit is mild (about 200–300 calories below maintenance) and paired with high protein intake plus progressive resistance training, allowing stored body fat to help cover the energy cost of muscle protein synthesis through improved nutrient partitioning. The key is learning the physiological “rules” that let ...

Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction? The evidence says no

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

Jan 01, 2026 · 9 min read

In healthy adults, creatine monohydrate has not been shown in human studies to cause erectile dysfunction or lower libido. Because creatine’s main job is recycling ATP for muscle energy—and the rumor often comes from confusing kidney-disease–related ED with supplement use—here’s what the evidence supports and what to do if erections change. “When patients ask ‘does ...

Joe Rogan’s 2025 stack: Onnit creatine 5g, what science says

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

Dec 30, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate is the most consistently performance-boosting supplement in Rogan’s stack because it raises muscle phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP during high-intensity training, while most OTC “testosterone boosters” and trendy biohacks are largely hype without a true deficiency or prescription therapy. Rogan has also talked about keeping it simple with “5 grams” of creatine per day, ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science of body recomposition

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

Dec 29, 2025 · 10 min read

Men can build muscle while in a calorie deficit when resistance training drives muscle protein synthesis and the body mobilizes stored fat to subsidize the energy cost of new tissue. The effect is most pronounced in beginners, men returning after a layoff, and those with higher body-fat, but the “margin for error” is small if ...

Patrick sleep and heat exposure: The science-backed way to fall asleep faster and sleep deeper

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 28, 2025 · 10 min read

A warm bath, shower, or sauna taken about 1–2 hours before bedtime can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more efficiently by increasing skin blood flow and speeding the post-heat drop in core body temperature. Keep the bedroom cool and use this “heat-then-cool” timing to nudge deeper, more restorative slow-wave sleep for better recovery ...