Posts tagged blood-sugar-swings

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 22, 2025 · 15 min read

Perfect Bars promise whole-food ingredients, protein, and “real food” appeal. Here is what the research on sugar, fats, protein, and ultra-processed snacks says about whether Perfect Bars are actually healthy for everyday use. “Perfect Bars can fit into a healthy diet, but they are not a free pass. From a metabolism and longevity perspective, you […]

Why do energy drinks make me tired instead of energized?

Why do energy drinks make me tired instead of energized?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 21, 2025 · 12 min read

If you keep asking “why do energy drinks make me tired” after every can of Red Bull or Monster, the answer is rarely just “caffeine.” It is usually a mix of brain chemistry, blood sugar swings, sleep disruption, and how often you reach for those cans in the first place. “When patients ask me ‘why […]

The truth about energy drinks without sucralose: what to know before you crack a can

The truth about energy drinks without sucralose: what to know before you crack a can

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 20, 2025 · 13 min read

Energy drinks without sucralose sound cleaner and safer, but the real health impact depends on what manufacturers use instead and how much you drink. Here is how to decode the labels and choose options that support energy, hormones, and long-term health. “When patients ask me about energy drinks without sucralose, I remind them that removing […]

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