Cellular health

Cellular health covers the fundamentals of how your cells produce energy, manage oxidative stress, and repair damage—key drivers of performance, recovery, and long-term vitality. This topic explores habits, labs, supplements, and optimization strategies that support mitochondrial function, healthy inflammation, and longevity in men.

What is a red light therapy hat and should men use one for hair loss?

What is a red light therapy hat and should men use one for hair loss?

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 08, 2025 · 14 min read

If you are staring at your hairline in the mirror and wondering what is a red light therapy hat and whether it can save your fade, you are not alone. Here is how these glowing caps work, what the science says, and how to decide if one fits into your hair-loss game plan. “A red ...

Nature Made vs Centrum Men 50+: What science shows

Nature Made vs Centrum Men 50+: What science shows

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 08, 2025 · 14 min read

For most men over 50, the best multivitamin is a “50+” formula that omits iron and emphasizes vitamin D and B12 (which can absorb less efficiently as stomach acid declines) plus magnesium, calcium, and zinc for bone, muscle, and immune support. Here’s how to compare labels like Nature Made Men’s Multivitamin 50+ and Centrum Men ...

Metformin over the counter: Why it requires a script and how to get one safely

Metformin over the counter: Why it requires a script and how to get one safely

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 08, 2025 · 11 min read

Metformin is prescription-only in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. because it alters mitochondrial energy metabolism and relies on kidney clearance, so reduced renal function can increase the risk of lactic acidosis (dangerously high blood acidity). If you’re pursuing it for weight management or longevity, here’s how clinicians evaluate labs and prescribe it safely through ...

The worst foods for gut health and how they disrupt your entire system

The worst foods for gut health and how they disrupt your entire system

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 06, 2025 · 9 min read

Ultra-processed foods high in added sugar, artificial sweeteners/additives, and unhealthy fats can shift your microbiome toward dysbiosis in as little as 24 hours, erode the protective mucosal barrier, and let bacterial toxins leak into the bloodstream to fuel systemic inflammation. Here’s the clinical evidence for which foods do the most damage—and how to rebuild a ...

Essential biomarkers runners should track to run faster and avoid injury

Essential biomarkers runners should track to run faster and avoid injury

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 04, 2025 · 14 min read

Key biomarkers runners should track include iron status (ferritin, hemoglobin), vitamin D, key hormones (cortisol, testosterone), blood-sugar markers, and inflammation/recovery signals — and many clinicians flag ferritin below about 30–35 ng/mL as a red flag for depleted iron stores that can reduce oxygen delivery and performance. Here’s how to interpret the numbers, spot problems before ...

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