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The anabolic crunch: Are protein chips a viable tool for male metabolic health?

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

Dec 13, 2025 · 10 min read

Traditional potato chips are a caloric landmine for men focused on leanness and longevity. Protein chips promise a solution—high-protein, low-carb satisfaction—but the processing required to turn milk into a crisp raises valid questions about nutrition and heart health. “When a patient asks if protein chips are ‘healthy,’ I have to ask what they are comparing ...

Creatine weight gain: what’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay in control

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

Dec 11, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine can move the scale, especially early on. Here’s what the best studies show about creatine weight gain in men, why it happens, what it means for performance and body composition, and how to use creatine without getting blindsided by your weigh-ins. “Most guys panic when the scale jumps after starting creatine. In most cases, ...

What happens if we release sperm daily? What science says about testosterone, muscle, and men’s health

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 11, 2025 · 13 min read

Wondering what happens if we release sperm daily? For most healthy men, frequent ejaculation is safe and does not drain testosterone, kill muscle gains, or wreck long-term health — but there are a few important exceptions you should know about. “For the average healthy man, ejaculating every day is more of a lifestyle choice than ...

How body fat speeds up aging in men: the science of metabolism and longevity

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 10, 2025 · 14 min read

Extra belly fat in men is not just stored energy. It is a hormone factory and immune organ that can speed up aging, damage metabolism, and cut into your healthy years. The good news: targeted fat loss is one of the most proven tools we have for longevity. “For men, losing excess visceral fat is ...

Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight

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

Dec 10, 2025 · 11 min read

Red meat has a controversial reputation, but the right cut provides essential amino acids and micronutrients without the caloric surplus. Here is a breakdown of the leanest cuts of beef and how to fit them into a performance nutrition plan. “Steak is often demonized in diet culture, but for men focused on strength and recovery, ...