Episode 12: Do caffeine free energy drinks work without a crash?
March 24, 2026 · 10:07
Caffeine-free energy drinks can steady focus without a crash by addressing hydration, electrolytes, and B‑vitamins.
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Episode 11: Blueprint protocol review: Do the supplements help?
March 17, 2026 · 11:06
Blueprint Stack review: benefits come from its Mediterranean-style foods, not the branded supplement bundle.
Episode 10: Does sugar-free gum break autophagy when fasting?
March 10, 2026 · 9:58
Human data do not show sugar-free gum is autophagy-safe; skip it for autophagy, one piece usually fine for fat-loss.
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Blueprint supplements for vascular health: What research says
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 30, 2026 · 12 min read
Research does not show that the branded “Blueprint Stack” supplement bundle itself improves vascular health outcomes in men; any likely benefit comes from the Mediterranean-style foods in the routine and the cardiometabolic improvements they support. This men’s health-focused Blueprint protocol review explains what’s in the stack based on public descriptions of Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint protocol, ...
Calories in a chicken and rice meal: What it actually is
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 14, 2026 · 12 min read
A chicken-and-rice bowl can be roughly 555 calories when it lands around 45 g protein, 60 g carbs, and 15 g fat (protein and carbs are ~4 calories per gram, fat is ~9), so small amounts of added oil or sweet sauces can swing the total fast. Treat it as a scalable template. Adjust portions ...
The science of caffeine free energy drinks: How to boost focus without the crash
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Jan 10, 2026 · 12 min read
Non-caffeinated energy boosters, including caffeine-free energy drinks, may help support focus without a “crash,” largely by addressing fundamentals that influence energy and performance, such as hydration, electrolyte balance, and nutrient cofactors involved in energy metabolism. A “crash” is the rebound in sleepiness, brain fog, and low drive you feel when a stimulant wears off while ...
Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 09, 2026 · 12 min read
Neither Ultrahuman Ring Air nor Oura is a clear clinical winner for men’s sleep and recovery; the best choice is the ring you will wear nightly and use to change habits. Oura is typically cheaper upfront, Ultrahuman often costs more upfront, and both are trend trackers—not diagnostic tools. “A smart ring can’t diagnose you, but ...
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 ...