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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 · 11 min read

The phrase “testosterone dietary guidelines americans” sounds like a niche search query. But it reflects a real shift: more men are looking to federal nutrition guidance for answers about hormone health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) doesn’t set testosterone targets, but its focus on weight and cardiometabolic health overlaps with factors associated with testosterone ...

Do low salt frozen meals actually exist? A guide to heart-healthy muscle fuel

Do low salt frozen meals actually exist? A guide to heart-healthy muscle fuel

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 03, 2026 · 11 min read

Low-salt frozen meals do exist, but many “high-protein” options still deliver around 1,200 mg of sodium per serving—more than 50% of the American Heart Association’s 2,300 mg/day limit. This guide breaks down how excess sodium drives fluid retention and blood-pressure strain, and how to spot freezer meals that fuel muscle without compromising vascular health. “Many ...

Healthy Subway options for men: How to find low fat fast food that doesn’t wreck your numbers

Healthy Subway options for men: How to find low fat fast food that doesn’t wreck your numbers

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 25, 2025 · 12 min read

Healthy fast‑food choices at Subway come down to a repeatable formula: keep saturated fat low (because it drives LDL cholesterol upward) while pushing protein and fiber high to blunt “passive overeating” from ultra‑processed meals. Here’s how to upgrade your “default order” in minutes—lean proteins, high‑volume veggies, smarter sauces, and drink swaps that support better blood ...

Sauna before or after your workout? A science-based timing guide for men

Sauna before or after your workout? A science-based timing guide for men

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 22, 2025 · 12 min read

For most men, the better default is sauna after training because pre-workout heat stress increases core temperature and heart rate (via vasodilation), which can sap energy and reduce peak performance. Here’s how to time sauna for recovery and cardiovascular benefits — including when a short pre-session makes sense and how long to stay without overdoing ...

Does TRT raise blood pressure? What the science says

Does TRT raise blood pressure? What the science says

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min read

In a 2023 New England Journal of Medicine trial of over 5,000 men, testosterone replacement therapy did not increase major cardiovascular events, although some individuals can develop modest systolic blood pressure increases from fluid shifts and higher blood viscosity. Here’s how dose, baseline metabolic health, and careful monitoring help “optimize” testosterone without pushing blood pressure ...

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