Editor's picks

A curated selection of our most impactful and popular articles on men's health, testosterone optimization, fitness, and longevity. These handpicked reads represent the best insights and advice our team has to offer.

BPC-157 FDA status in 2026: Compounding and legality

BPC-157 FDA status in 2026: Compounding and legality

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 03, 2025 · 13 min read

As of 2026, BPC-157, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin are not FDA-approved drugs, and all appear on the FDA’s Section 503A “Category 2” list (FDA Category 2 list, accessed February 15, 2026). Thymosin beta-4, which is often marketed online under the nickname “TB-500,” also appears on the FDA’s Section 503A “Category 2” list (FDA Category 2 list, ...

Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?

Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 28, 2025 · 10 min read

Propel is generally healthier than sugar-sweetened sports drinks because it has 0 g added sugar, avoiding the 30+ g sugar load a typical 20-oz sports drink can deliver. That is enough to nearly hit the American Heart Association’s daily added-sugar limit and can drive larger glucose and insulin excursions. The catch is that its sweetness ...

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 · 13 min read

Creatine gummies and creatine powder work equally well when they deliver a clinically effective dose of creatine monohydrate (about 3 to 5 g per day), because your muscles respond to the same increase in phosphocreatine that helps regenerate ATP for short, intense efforts. The real differences come down to cost, convenience, and added ingredients like ...

Dave’s Killer Bread glycemic index: Healthy for weight loss?

Dave’s Killer Bread glycemic index: Healthy for weight loss?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 25, 2025 · 14 min read

Dave’s Killer Bread is generally healthier than white bread because it contains more fiber and protein, but it is not automatically “healthy” for every goal and it is not automatically “bad for you” either. It can still be relatively high in calories and sugar depending on the loaf, slice size, and serving size, and there ...

Celsius vs Red Bull caffeine: What the research says

Celsius vs Red Bull caffeine: What the research says

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

Celsius has more caffeine than classic Red Bull (about 200 mg per 12 oz vs about 80 mg per 8.4 oz). Celsius is usually sugar-free and lower in calories, while classic Red Bull is lower in caffeine but far higher in sugar in the regular version, so Celsius can be healthier than regular Red Bull ...

Special OfferLab panels included: $300/year free for all members