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Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Creatine doesn’t directly burn body fat, and it often causes a small early increase on the scale because it pulls water into muscle cells as muscle creatine stores rise about 10%–40%. That same ATP-recycling boost can help you train harder and retain lean mass during a cut, improving body composition even if the scale doesn’t ...

Can kale really help erections? What the science actually says

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 11 min read

Kale isn’t a proven standalone treatment for erectile dysfunction, but its dietary nitrates and antioxidants can support endothelial nitric-oxide signaling—the pathway that relaxes penile blood vessels to allow engorgement. Because ED is often a vascular problem and affects up to 75% of men at some point, the bigger win is using a heart-healthy, Mediterranean-style eating ...

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Quest Bars are generally a healthier choice than candy bars because a typical bar has about 190 calories, 18–20 g of protein, ~13 g of fiber, and ~1 g of sugar, but they’re still ultra‑processed and work best as an occasional protein “gap‑filler,” not a daily meal replacement. Here’s how that label can help or ...

Turkey deli slices nutrition: How healthy is that easy sandwich, really?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 23, 2025 · 10 min read

Turkey deli slices can be a healthy, high‑protein option when they’re minimally processed, but many deli meats deliver a high sodium and curing‑agent load—some servings reach 1,000 mg of sodium (nearly half the 2,300 mg/day limit), which promotes aldosterone‑driven fluid retention and can raise blood pressure. Here’s how to spot whole‑muscle, lower‑salt, nitrate‑free choices at ...

Celsius caffeine vs Red Bull: Which energy drink is really better for your body?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 23, 2025 · 14 min read

Celsius and Red Bull promise quick energy, but their caffeine, sugar, and stimulant blends hit a man’s heart, metabolism, and hormones in very different ways. Here is how to choose the lesser risk — or skip both when you should. “When men ask me about Celsius caffeine vs Red Bull, I tell them to think ...