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Hydrogen water bottle benefits: Hype, risks, and what the science actually says

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Hydrogen water bottles dissolve extra molecular hydrogen (H₂) into water, and early small human studies suggest modest reductions in oxidative-stress markers and post‑exercise fatigue via a “selective antioxidant” effect—not the dramatic recovery, focus, or anti‑aging results often marketed. Here’s how these devices generate H₂, what the research and real-world risks show, and how to decide ...

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 ...

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 22, 2025 · 9 min read

Perfect Bars aren’t automatically “healthy” — despite whole-food ingredients like nut butter and honey, their glycemic load can trigger an insulin response that’s nearly identical to a candy bar when eaten outside intense training. An endocrinologist explains how sugar sources, sweeteners, and even snack format (bar vs. shake) shape satiety, fat burning, and metabolic health. ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

When total weekly volume is matched (about 10–20 hard sets per muscle group) and sets are taken close to failure, training each muscle once per week can produce similar hypertrophy to hitting it 2–3 times per week in most lifters. The catch is that cramming all that work into one session can degrade later-set quality ...