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What is the best supplement for inflammation? The 8 options with the strongest evidence

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 21, 2026 · 13 min read

There is no single best supplement for inflammation for every man, but a small group has the strongest human evidence for lowering inflammatory signals or improving inflammation driven symptoms. This guide breaks down the best supplements for inflammation, what they do in the body, and how to choose based on your goals and lab results. ...

Brain fog in men: Best vitamins for brain fog and memory, plus supplements that actually help

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Jan 20, 2026 · 13 min read

The best vitamins for brain fog and memory are usually the nutrients you are deficient in, most often B vitamins, vitamin D, omega 3 fats, magnesium, and antioxidant nutrients. The smart play is to treat brain fog like a clue, get the right labs, then use targeted brain fog supplements instead of guessing. “In men, ...

Athlete biomarker testing for longevity: The lab numbers that keep men performing longer

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 19, 2026 · 12 min read

For longevity-focused men who train, repeating key labs, especially HbA1c (a three month average of blood sugar) and ApoB (the number of atherogenic particles that can enter artery walls), can reveal early metabolic drift and cardiovascular risk before performance drops or disease shows up. Pair those with iron, inflammation, and hormone and recovery markers to ...

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

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 ...

Does chewing gum break autophagy? What research says

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 08, 2026 · 10 min read

Human studies have not established whether chewing gum stops autophagy or meaningfully reduces fasting-induced autophagy, so sugar-free gum cannot be considered “autophagy safe,” and the question “does chewing gum break autophagy” does not have a proven human answer.Aman et al., 2021; Martinez-Lopez et al., 2017 If autophagy is your goal, avoid gum, while for weight-loss-focused ...