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The anabolic crunch: Are protein chips a viable tool for male metabolic health?

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

Dec 13, 2025 · 10 min read

Traditional potato chips are a caloric landmine for men focused on leanness and longevity. Protein chips promise a solution—high-protein, low-carb satisfaction—but the processing required to turn milk into a crisp raises valid questions about nutrition and heart health. “When a patient asks if protein chips are ‘healthy,’ I have to ask what they are comparing ...

How body fat speeds up aging in men: the science of metabolism and longevity

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 10, 2025 · 14 min read

Extra belly fat in men is not just stored energy. It is a hormone factory and immune organ that can speed up aging, damage metabolism, and cut into your healthy years. The good news: targeted fat loss is one of the most proven tools we have for longevity. “For men, losing excess visceral fat is ...

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

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 08, 2025 · 11 min read

While metformin is gaining a reputation as a wonder drug for longevity and weight loss, you simply cannot find metformin over the counter at your local pharmacy. Here is the science behind why it is regulated, how it affects male physiology, and the legitimate ways to access it online. “The interest in metformin now extends ...

Is Dave’s Killer Bread healthy or just hype?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 25, 2025 · 8 min read

Dave’s Killer Bread lines the shelves with promises of whole grains and organic seeds. But with higher calorie counts and added sugar, does it actually support your metabolic health? Here is the endocrinologist’s verdict. “Dave’s Killer Bread represents a nutritional trade-off. You get a robust dose of fiber and protein that blunts the glucose spike ...