Abdominal fat

Understanding the causes, health risks, and strategies for reducing abdominal fat in men. Learn how belly fat impacts testosterone levels, metabolic health, and overall longevity, and discover effective approaches to target it through training, nutrition, and hormonal optimization.

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Best weight loss supplements for men: What research actually supports

Best weight loss supplements for men: What research actually supports

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Feb 10, 2026 · 12 min read

The best weight loss supplements for men are the few that show modest, repeatable benefits in human studies, mainly caffeine, green tea extract, and soluble fiber, with mixed evidence for garcinia cambogia and forskolin. The win is not “magic fat loss.” It is small leverage on appetite, energy expenditure, and waist size when you also ...

Inflammation and heart disease in men: What to test and what to do next

Inflammation and heart disease in men: What to test and what to do next

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 28, 2026 · 11 min read

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a proven risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease, and simple blood tests can detect it before symptoms appear. If your cholesterol looks “fine” but your family history, waistline, or energy say otherwise, inflammation may be the missing piece in your heart risk assessment. “Think of cholesterol as the building material for ...

Bulking vs cutting for men: How to pick the right bulk vs cut plan and keep it healthy

Bulking vs cutting for men: How to pick the right bulk vs cut plan and keep it healthy

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 26, 2026 · 12 min read

Bulking and cutting are two nutrition and training phases that help men gain muscle in a small calorie surplus or lose fat in a small calorie deficit while lifting to protect lean mass. The key is control, because the fastest bulk vs cut approach often backfires with extra fat gain, muscle loss, or a drop ...

Testosterone and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What men should actually do

Testosterone and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What men should actually do

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 21, 2026 · 12 min read

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) do not provide testosterone targets. Men can use the DGA to support a healthy body weight and cardiometabolic health, which can indirectly support testosterone, and should seek medical evaluation for persistent symptoms or repeatedly low morning labs. Here’s what diet can improve, what it can’t, and how to act ...

BRI vs BMI for longevity: Why your waist may matter more than your weight

BRI vs BMI for longevity: Why your waist may matter more than your weight

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 15, 2026 · 13 min read

BRI likely predicts longevity risk better than BMI for many men because it reflects abdominal fat distribution, not just weight for height. If your BMI is “fine” but your waistline is climbing, BRI can be the reality check that pushes you toward the right labs and the right plan. “For men, the big miss with ...

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