Editors' picks | Veedma's evidence-based men's health articles

The truth about energy drinks without sucralose: What to know before you crack a can

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 13 min read

Energy drinks without sucralose aren’t automatically healthier—their health impact is driven mainly by caffeine dose and total sugar, and most healthy adults should keep caffeine under about 400 mg per day from all sources. Here’s how to decode what’s used instead (like sugar or stevia) and read labels for gut, hormone, sleep, and long-term metabolic ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

When total weekly volume is matched (about 10–20 hard sets per muscle group) and sets are taken close to failure, training each muscle once per week can produce similar hypertrophy to hitting it 2–3 times per week in most lifters. The catch is that cramming all that work into one session can degrade later-set quality ...

Algae cooking oil: Smart upgrade or just another kitchen trend?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 20, 2025 · 16 min read

Algae cooking oil is a reasonable upgrade if it replaces butter, coconut oil, or shortening, because its mostly unsaturated, high‑oleic fat profile can lower LDL cholesterol similar to other high‑oleic vegetable oils, and it tolerates high heat with a smoke point around 535°F. Here’s how it actually stacks up against common seed oils in cooking ...

Estrogen in men: Low Estradiol can ruin your TRT therapy

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Oct 26, 2025 · 13 min read

Low estradiol can derail TRT even when testosterone looks “normal,” because aromatase converts testosterone into estradiol and symptoms often appear when estradiol falls below about 20 pg/mL. Learn the key signs, the right lab test to order, and how to fix low E2 without crashing your hormones. “Men often think estrogen is the enemy, but ...

Choosing the best testosterone replacement therapy clinic for you

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

Aug 08, 2025 · 14 min read

The best TRT clinic is one that confirms true hypogonadism with both symptoms and repeat labs (often total testosterone <350 ng/dL or free testosterone <100 pg/mL) and then matches the dose, delivery method, and monitoring plan to your health risks. Here’s how to compare injections, gels, and other options—and spot a clinic that treats the ...