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What is biohacking? A doctor’s guide for men who want measurable health gains

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 03, 2026 · 11 min read

Biohacking is the practice of using science, self tracking, and targeted lifestyle changes to improve healthspan and lifespan. For men, the best biohacking focuses on sleep, body composition, cardiometabolic health, stress hormones, and lab guided decisions you can actually sustain. “The best biohacking is not extreme. It is repeatable. If you can measure it, recover ...

Body recomposition for men: How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time

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

Jan 02, 2026 · 11 min read

Body recomposition is a training and nutrition approach that reduces fat mass while increasing muscle mass. If you do it right, your waist can shrink and your strength can climb even when the scale barely moves. “The men who succeed with body recomposition stop chasing a single number on the scale. They measure strength, waist, ...

Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction? What the evidence says for men

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

Jan 01, 2026 · 10 min read

No, creatine does not cause erectile dysfunction in men based on the current clinical evidence. The more important story is why the rumor started, what actually drives ED, and how to use creatine safely while protecting sexual performance. “When men ask me, ‘does creatine cause erectile dysfunction,’ my answer is no. In the medical literature ...

Joe Rogan’s Onnit creatine 5 g: What research says

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

Dec 30, 2025 · 13 min read

Creatine monohydrate is one of the best supported supplements for improving repeated high intensity exercise performance and increasing lean mass when paired with resistance training. If you are asking “what creatine does Joe Rogan use” or “what creatine does Joe Rogan take,” the consistent evidence-based answer is creatine monohydrate, typically taken as about 5 g ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

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

Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read

Yes, you can build muscle in a calorie deficit, especially if your training is progressive, your protein intake is high, and your calorie cut is modest. The hard part is doing it without sacrificing strength, sleep, and recovery, which is where most men go wrong. “Most guys do not fail body recomposition because they lack ...