Gut health

Healthy carbonated drinks: The science behind the switch for men

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 13, 2026 · 10 min read

Switching from sugar-sweetened soda to low- or no-sugar functional carbonated drinks can reduce added-sugar intake and is associated with lower risk of calorie surplus, adiposity, and insulin resistance. Some options also add prebiotic fibers like inulin that may support beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria. “Healthy” on the can is not a guarantee. Here is ...

Can gut health help you lose weight? What men should know about the microbiome

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 09, 2026 · 11 min read

Improving gut health can support weight loss by strengthening appetite control, lowering inflammation, and improving metabolism, but it cannot replace a calorie controlled diet and consistent training. The upside is that a few evidence based moves can make your existing weight loss plan work better. “When a guy tells me he is doing the workouts ...

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

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 06, 2025 · 10 min read

Ultra-processed foods high in added sugar, artificial sweeteners/additives, and unhealthy fats can measurably change microbiome composition within 24 hours. Over time, those patterns may weaken the protective mucosal barrier and increase intestinal permeability, allowing bacterial components (like endotoxin) to enter the bloodstream and contribute to systemic inflammation. Here’s the clinical evidence for which foods do ...

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Healthy carbonated drinks: The science behind the switch for men

Can gut health help you lose weight? What men should know about the microbiome

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