Posts tagged body composition

Are Clif Bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Are Clif Bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 27, 2025 · 10 min read

Convenience often comes at a metabolic cost. While some bars offer a legitimate nutritional bridge between meals, others are ultra-processed candy bars disguised by clever marketing. Here is how to decode the label and find the fuel that actually serves your physiology. “Most patients treat protein bars as a free pass for health, but from ...

Creatine gummies vs powder: which works better and when to use each?

Creatine gummies vs powder: which works better and when to use each?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 27, 2025 · 12 min read

Creatine has decades of solid research behind it, but gummies are brand new. Here is what the science says about creatine gummies vs powder, how to choose the best creatine gummies for men, and when they actually make sense. “Creatine itself is simple, proven, and effective. Whether you take it as a gummy or a ...

Medicine 3.0: How prevention-based care can add healthy years to your life

Medicine 3.0: How prevention-based care can add healthy years to your life

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 25, 2025 · 15 min read

Medicine 3.0 shifts healthcare for men from reacting to disease to predicting and preventing it. Here’s how to use this longevity-focused model to protect your testosterone, metabolism, heart, and brain. “Medicine 3.0 asks a simple question: what will your 70-year-old self wish you had done at 40 or 50? For most men, the answer is ...

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Creatine will not melt fat away on its own, but it can help you train harder, keep more muscle during a cut, and improve how your body looks at the same body weight if you use it the right way. “People ask me all the time, ‘does creatine help you lose weight or make you ...

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Quest protein bars promise high protein, low sugar, and big flavor. Here is what their nutrition label really means for your weight, blood sugar, and long‑term health. “When patients ask me if quest bars are healthy, I tell them this: they are a big upgrade from a candy bar, but they are still a processed ...

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