Caffeine and heart health

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Does diet coke break a fast? What men should know about diet soda, insulin, and hunger

Does diet coke break a fast? What men should know about diet soda, insulin, and hunger

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 29, 2025 · 15 min read

Diet Coke and other diet sodas contain essentially no calories, so they technically do not break a fast. But for many men, the sweet taste and caffeine can still shift hormones like insulin and cortisol in ways that can undercut why you are fasting in the first place. “If a guy asks me, ‘does diet ...

Celsius vs Red Bull caffeine: Which has more? Science shows

Celsius vs Red Bull caffeine: Which has more? Science shows

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 23, 2025 · 15 min read

Neither is universally better: Celsius is typically lower in sugar and calories but higher in caffeine, while classic Red Bull is lower in caffeine but much higher in sugar. Here is how to choose the lesser risk when you’re deciding between Celsius vs Red Bull, or skip both when you should. “When men ask me ...

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