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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 ...

Algae cooking oil: smart upgrade or just another kitchen trend?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 16 min read

Algae cooking oil promises a neutral oil for cooking with a sky-high smoke point, heart-friendly fats, and a lighter environmental footprint than seed oils. Here is what the evidence shows, how it compares in your pan and on your blood work, and when it actually makes sense to switch. “Cooking oil is one of the ...

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min read

Internet forums are full of rumors that smoking boosts male hormones. While lab results often show higher levels in smokers, the biological reality involves a dangerous trade-off between hormone quantity and sexual function. “We often see a ‘smoker’s paradox’ in clinic. A patient might have decent testosterone numbers on paper because nicotine blocks the breakdown ...

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

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

Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

Testosterone shapes sex drive, strength, mood, and long‑term health in men. Here is what healthy testosterone levels look like, what low testosterone really means, and how to raise testosterone safely using evidence, not hype. “Testosterone is not a mystery lottery. In most men, extra belly fat, poor sleep, and nonstop stress quietly drag levels down. ...

Can Vitamin D impact testosterone?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Oct 28, 2025 · 14 min read

Low testosterone and vitamin D deficiency often show up together in men, but they are not the same problem. Here is how low testosterone vitamin D patterns interact, when vitamin D can help, and when you still need to think beyond supplements. “When a man walks into my clinic with fatigue, low sex drive, and ...