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Drinking alcohol regularly is likely tanking your testosterone levels Not only does it disrupt sleep, it directly inhibits steroidogenesis (your body's testosterone production in the testicles) Even moderate drinking can accelerate testosterone decline by generating oxidative stress and impairing hormonal signaling Note: Sensitivity varies between individuals, but even small... show more

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Correcting deficiencies in vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc can directly increase your total testosterone by up to 100+ ng/dL Even mild inadequacies in these nutrients significantly reduce your body's testosterone-producing capabilities and limit the hormone's beneficial effects Supplementing to reach sufficient levels can yield immediate, measurable improvements, making it one of the easiest, science-backed strategies to optimize hormonal health

Correcting deficiencies in vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc can directly increase your total testosterone by up to 100+ ng/dL Even mild inadequacies in these nutrients significantly reduce your body's testosterone-producing capabilities and limit the hormone's beneficial effects Supplementing to reach sufficient levels can yield immediate, measurable improvements, making it one of the easiest, science-backed strategies to optimize hormonal health

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Boron may play a supportive role for optimizing testosterone. Supplementing with 6-12 mg per day can increase free testosterone (not total testosterone) by suppressing SHBG. It's not something typically consumed in the diet, but you can find a multivitamin that has it. Note that most studies to date are in animals or mechanistic and your results may vary.

Boron may play a supportive role for optimizing testosterone. Supplementing with 6-12 mg per day can increase free testosterone (not total testosterone) by suppressing SHBG. It's not something typically consumed in the diet, but you can find a multivitamin that has it. Note that most studies to date are in animals or mechanistic and your results may vary.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

96,196 views • 10 months ago

Boost #Testosterone Naturally! Testosterone isn’t just about muscles or masculinity, it's about your energy, mood, and drive. It’s more common than you think. Long work hours, belly fat, poor sleep, high stress, and too much screen time can all mess with your testosterone levels, often without you realizing it. Testosterone levels decrease naturally with age. Lower testosterone levels can lead to: •Hair thinning •Muscle loss •Fragile skin •Low libido •Mood swings, brain fog What can you do to maintain this hormone level in the body? .Move more: Resistance training, HIIT, strength exercises (but don’t overtrain) •Eat smarter: Foods rich in healthy fats, proteins, and key nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium. Foods to focus on: eggs, fish, chicken, red meat, ghee, milk, curd, paneer, sprouts (moong, chana), whole grains •Prioritize sleep: Aim for 7 - 8 quality hours •Stress less: Chronic stress = high cortisol = lower testosterone •Ditch plastics: Swap plastic containers for glass or steel •Limit alcohol and quit smoking: Both disrupt hormone balance The easiest way to balance testosterone (and keep it steady) is to take care of your basics: how you eat, how you move, and how you rest. Always go for change that lasts, your hormones will thank you, and your energy will show it. #TestosteroneTips #NaturalHealth #Wellness

Boost #Testosterone Naturally! Testosterone isn’t just about muscles or masculinity, it's about your energy, mood, and drive. It’s more common than you think. Long work hours, belly fat, poor sleep, high stress, and too much screen time can all mess with your testosterone levels, often without you realizing it. Testosterone levels decrease naturally with age. Lower testosterone levels can lead to: •Hair thinning •Muscle loss •Fragile skin •Low libido •Mood swings, brain fog What can you do to maintain this hormone level in the body? .Move more: Resistance training, HIIT, strength exercises (but don’t overtrain) •Eat smarter: Foods rich in healthy fats, proteins, and key nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium. Foods to focus on: eggs, fish, chicken, red meat, ghee, milk, curd, paneer, sprouts (moong, chana), whole grains •Prioritize sleep: Aim for 7 - 8 quality hours •Stress less: Chronic stress = high cortisol = lower testosterone •Ditch plastics: Swap plastic containers for glass or steel •Limit alcohol and quit smoking: Both disrupt hormone balance The easiest way to balance testosterone (and keep it steady) is to take care of your basics: how you eat, how you move, and how you rest. Always go for change that lasts, your hormones will thank you, and your energy will show it. #TestosteroneTips #NaturalHealth #Wellness

Deepta Nagpall

52,390 views • 1 year ago

🔥 Why Your GUT Could Be Killing Your TESTOSTERONE …Without You Even Knowing Most MEN have wrong thinking about low testosterone… Which is… Low testosterone is all about workouts, supplements, or aging. But in reality, The main problem often starts in your gut. You could eat “healthy” all day, Follow every fad diet, And still struggle… Because “healthy” isn’t enough. Your body NEEDS the right balance of macronutrients To function properly and produce testosterone efficiently. Here’s the process… 1️⃣ CARBS aren’t the enemy: Cutting them for too long can actually lower your testosterone. 2️⃣ PROTEIN is essential: It works best when balanced with carbs. 3️⃣ FATS matter: Focus on the right types; too much, or the wrong kind, can hurt digestion, disrupt hormones, and decrease testosterone. It sounds complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. When you UNDERSTAND how to combine carbs, protein, and healthy fats properly, your gut thrives, and your testosterone naturally rises. This isn’t guesswork… It's science, and it’s surprisingly simple once you know the rules. The problem is most people don’t know the rules… And that’s why they stay stuck. 💡 The good news… I’ve created a complete guide that shows exactly What to EAT, Which fats to CHOOSE, And how to BALANCE your macronutrients for optimal testosterone All while keeping your gut healthy. If you’re ready to finally take control of your hormones and feel like yourself again, Dm me the word “TESTOSTERONE” or let a comment on this video, and I’ll send you the guide. Your body and your gut… Will THANK you.

🔥 Why Your GUT Could Be Killing Your TESTOSTERONE …Without You Even Knowing Most MEN have wrong thinking about low testosterone… Which is… Low testosterone is all about workouts, supplements, or aging. But in reality, The main problem often starts in your gut. You could eat “healthy” all day, Follow every fad diet, And still struggle… Because “healthy” isn’t enough. Your body NEEDS the right balance of macronutrients To function properly and produce testosterone efficiently. Here’s the process… 1️⃣ CARBS aren’t the enemy: Cutting them for too long can actually lower your testosterone. 2️⃣ PROTEIN is essential: It works best when balanced with carbs. 3️⃣ FATS matter: Focus on the right types; too much, or the wrong kind, can hurt digestion, disrupt hormones, and decrease testosterone. It sounds complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. When you UNDERSTAND how to combine carbs, protein, and healthy fats properly, your gut thrives, and your testosterone naturally rises. This isn’t guesswork… It's science, and it’s surprisingly simple once you know the rules. The problem is most people don’t know the rules… And that’s why they stay stuck. 💡 The good news… I’ve created a complete guide that shows exactly What to EAT, Which fats to CHOOSE, And how to BALANCE your macronutrients for optimal testosterone All while keeping your gut healthy. If you’re ready to finally take control of your hormones and feel like yourself again, Dm me the word “TESTOSTERONE” or let a comment on this video, and I’ll send you the guide. Your body and your gut… Will THANK you.

Alex Stanciu

12,225 views • 10 months ago

66-year-old medical doctor Mark Hyman ran an experiment on himself. He started eating more saturated fat. His testosterone levels went “way up.” A low-fat diet, he says, does the opposite. He calls it “bad news.” And low testosterone is never just about testosterone. It’s a “clue for other problems.” “There’s a strong relationship between low testosterone and erectile dysfunction,” Dr. Hyman said. Men with low testosterone are also 38% more likely to die of a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. So doctors reach for the little blue pill. Which was never designed for ED at all. It was a failed blood pressure drug. It doesn’t touch the root cause. If you want to fix ED, Hyman says, you first have to improve your metabolic health. That’s the long-term fix. But what if your metabolic health is fine and the problem is still there? “Certain medications, by the way, can mess up your libido”… THREAD 🧵

66-year-old medical doctor Mark Hyman ran an experiment on himself. He started eating more saturated fat. His testosterone levels went “way up.” A low-fat diet, he says, does the opposite. He calls it “bad news.” And low testosterone is never just about testosterone. It’s a “clue for other problems.” “There’s a strong relationship between low testosterone and erectile dysfunction,” Dr. Hyman said. Men with low testosterone are also 38% more likely to die of a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. So doctors reach for the little blue pill. Which was never designed for ED at all. It was a failed blood pressure drug. It doesn’t touch the root cause. If you want to fix ED, Hyman says, you first have to improve your metabolic health. That’s the long-term fix. But what if your metabolic health is fine and the problem is still there? “Certain medications, by the way, can mess up your libido”… THREAD 🧵

The Vigilant Fox 🦊

177,896 views • 1 month ago

1. Sleep like a savage. Testosterone is built in your sleep, not in the gym. While most men think 5-6 hours is a flex, what they’re really doing is draining the exact hormone they’re trying to boost. Studies show that sleeping less than 6 hours per night can reduce testosterone levels by 15% or more. Growth hormone and testosterone are both released in deep, restorative sleep—particularly during REM cycles. Missing out on this isn’t just bad for your energy; it’s biologically castrating you. If you’re waking up feeling like a zombie, no amount of caffeine will save you. The fix is simple but non-negotiable: prioritize 7.5 to 9 hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep in a pitch-black room with no blue light before bed. That’s when your body actually regenerates, builds testosterone, and resets the hormonal machinery. Skip this and everything else you do is like pouring water into a bucket with a hole.

1. Sleep like a savage. Testosterone is built in your sleep, not in the gym. While most men think 5-6 hours is a flex, what they’re really doing is draining the exact hormone they’re trying to boost. Studies show that sleeping less than 6 hours per night can reduce testosterone levels by 15% or more. Growth hormone and testosterone are both released in deep, restorative sleep—particularly during REM cycles. Missing out on this isn’t just bad for your energy; it’s biologically castrating you. If you’re waking up feeling like a zombie, no amount of caffeine will save you. The fix is simple but non-negotiable: prioritize 7.5 to 9 hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep in a pitch-black room with no blue light before bed. That’s when your body actually regenerates, builds testosterone, and resets the hormonal machinery. Skip this and everything else you do is like pouring water into a bucket with a hole.

Man’s Bible⚡️

17,533 views • 1 year ago

New fathers experience a 30–35% drop in testosterone—especially those who co-sleep or spend 3+ hours daily caregiving. Steven Bartlett and Erica Komisar unpack a Philippines longitudinal study (624 men, 5 years) showing: - Newly partnered fathers see significantly steeper testosterone declines than single non-fathers. - More involved dads (childcare time & co-sleeping) have even lower levels. - Evolutionary angle: Shift from mating drive to nurturing investment. - Nuance: A moderate dip is “fine” for bonding, but big/sustained drops could affect energy, mood, and relationship satisfaction. Komisar: “You still need testosterone for a satisfying relationship with your wife… A healthy man would say ‘that’s enough.’ A less healthy man might go elsewhere.” Biological trade-off or modern parenting challenge? What stands out to you—the testosterone drop, the caregiving link, or the “healthy vs. less healthy” take?

New fathers experience a 30–35% drop in testosterone—especially those who co-sleep or spend 3+ hours daily caregiving. Steven Bartlett and Erica Komisar unpack a Philippines longitudinal study (624 men, 5 years) showing: - Newly partnered fathers see significantly steeper testosterone declines than single non-fathers. - More involved dads (childcare time & co-sleeping) have even lower levels. - Evolutionary angle: Shift from mating drive to nurturing investment. - Nuance: A moderate dip is “fine” for bonding, but big/sustained drops could affect energy, mood, and relationship satisfaction. Komisar: “You still need testosterone for a satisfying relationship with your wife… A healthy man would say ‘that’s enough.’ A less healthy man might go elsewhere.” Biological trade-off or modern parenting challenge? What stands out to you—the testosterone drop, the caregiving link, or the “healthy vs. less healthy” take?

Camus

116,536 views • 5 months ago

Andrew Huberman dropped this on Joe Rogan: two plant supplements can naturally boost testosterone by 100–400 points for most guys. Tongkat Ali (around 400mg/day) raises free and total testosterone. Pair it with Fadogia agrestis (around 600mg), a Nigerian shrub that mimics luteinizing hormone, and the combo gets stronger. One person went from the low 200s all the way to 700. Tongkat Ali lowers sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), freeing up more active testosterone for delivery to tissues and the brain. Fadogia stimulates the testes directly like LH, increasing production and even causing noticeable testes growth in some cases. Together they improve both free T and overall levels without shutting down natural production. With average testosterone levels dropping across generations, simple tools that support the body’s own system could help many men dealing with energy, mood, and drive. What supplement or protocol has actually moved the needle for you on energy or hormones?

Andrew Huberman dropped this on Joe Rogan: two plant supplements can naturally boost testosterone by 100–400 points for most guys. Tongkat Ali (around 400mg/day) raises free and total testosterone. Pair it with Fadogia agrestis (around 600mg), a Nigerian shrub that mimics luteinizing hormone, and the combo gets stronger. One person went from the low 200s all the way to 700. Tongkat Ali lowers sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), freeing up more active testosterone for delivery to tissues and the brain. Fadogia stimulates the testes directly like LH, increasing production and even causing noticeable testes growth in some cases. Together they improve both free T and overall levels without shutting down natural production. With average testosterone levels dropping across generations, simple tools that support the body’s own system could help many men dealing with energy, mood, and drive. What supplement or protocol has actually moved the needle for you on energy or hormones?

Camus

244,408 views • 2 months ago

WOW 🚨 American has low testosterone and needs testosterone shots for her health Her insurance company denied her needed testosterone medication because they will only cover it for trans people going through hormone therapy That’s their actual reason. She shows proof “I'm lacking testosterone, so I have to have a testosterone shot and I have to go back in a month to have another testosterone shot because I am lacking testosterone in my body because women still produce testosterone. — I'm not producing it. So, my insurance sends me this in the mail They had decided to deny my access to cover my testosterone shots. This is the reason for denial, "Coverage is provided for a female patient in situations where this medication is being prescribed for gender dysphoric or persons undergoing female to male gender reassignment or for breast cancer in females. Coverage cannot be authorized at this time. Other coverage conditions may apply." So, if I go in there and tell them that I want to be a man, they'd cover it. Or if I had breast cancer, they'd cover it. But because my hormone is not there and I'm lacking a testosterone hormone in my body that I'm supposed to produce, they're not going to cover it? What? What is wrong? What is wrong? What is wrong with this world? Okay, so I have to go and tell them I want to be a man in order to get my shot that I actually have to have for my body. Y'all know how fired up I am right now. You can go against your body's nature, do everything that you want to change it. But if you want to fix the thing that's wrong with you, you can't. And there's more hoops to jump through. Make it make sense.”

WOW 🚨 American has low testosterone and needs testosterone shots for her health Her insurance company denied her needed testosterone medication because they will only cover it for trans people going through hormone therapy That’s their actual reason. She shows proof “I'm lacking testosterone, so I have to have a testosterone shot and I have to go back in a month to have another testosterone shot because I am lacking testosterone in my body because women still produce testosterone. — I'm not producing it. So, my insurance sends me this in the mail They had decided to deny my access to cover my testosterone shots. This is the reason for denial, "Coverage is provided for a female patient in situations where this medication is being prescribed for gender dysphoric or persons undergoing female to male gender reassignment or for breast cancer in females. Coverage cannot be authorized at this time. Other coverage conditions may apply." So, if I go in there and tell them that I want to be a man, they'd cover it. Or if I had breast cancer, they'd cover it. But because my hormone is not there and I'm lacking a testosterone hormone in my body that I'm supposed to produce, they're not going to cover it? What? What is wrong? What is wrong? What is wrong with this world? Okay, so I have to go and tell them I want to be a man in order to get my shot that I actually have to have for my body. Y'all know how fired up I am right now. You can go against your body's nature, do everything that you want to change it. But if you want to fix the thing that's wrong with you, you can't. And there's more hoops to jump through. Make it make sense.”

Wall Street Apes

380,684 views • 9 months ago

This is mind-blowing. The same chemical Alex Jones warned was "turning the frogs gay" is destroying testosterone levels in the U.S. population. Adding insult to injury, this testosterone-depleting chemical is banned across Europe but not the United States. The chemical is atrazine. What is atrazine, and how does it do this? Atrazine is a widely-used herbicide sprayed on crops like corn and sugarcane to control weeds. It disrupts hormone function by increasing the activity of an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen. In men, this can lead contribute to conditions like decreased muscle mass, low libido, and even feminization. And we spray 70 million pounds of this tasteless, odorless, chemical on our food, while it's illegal to do so in Europe. Make it make sense.

This is mind-blowing. The same chemical Alex Jones warned was "turning the frogs gay" is destroying testosterone levels in the U.S. population. Adding insult to injury, this testosterone-depleting chemical is banned across Europe but not the United States. The chemical is atrazine. What is atrazine, and how does it do this? Atrazine is a widely-used herbicide sprayed on crops like corn and sugarcane to control weeds. It disrupts hormone function by increasing the activity of an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen. In men, this can lead contribute to conditions like decreased muscle mass, low libido, and even feminization. And we spray 70 million pounds of this tasteless, odorless, chemical on our food, while it's illegal to do so in Europe. Make it make sense.

The Vigilant Fox 🦊

1,834,408 views • 1 year ago

Exogenous testosterone shuts your own production to near zero. Gary Brecka’s simple test for doctors: take one man at 200 and another at 600, give both the same TRT dose, and they end up in roughly the same place. The body stops making its own once you start replacing it. That’s why he leans toward compounds that signal the testicles to keep producing (enclomiphene or certain peptides) whenever possible. Only when primary hypogonadism has already shut the system down does straight replacement become the clearer path. He also pointed to updated urology guidelines: low testosterone is itself a cardiovascular risk factor, and proper replacement in deficient men has not shown the prostate or heart risks many once feared. Negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis is well-established, exogenous testosterone reliably suppresses natural production. The large TRAVERSE trial found testosterone therapy non-inferior to placebo for major adverse cardiac events in men with hypogonadism and elevated cardiovascular risk, and it did not increase prostate-cancer incidence. Individual risks still require medical supervision. Stimulate when the system can still respond. Replace when it can’t.

Exogenous testosterone shuts your own production to near zero. Gary Brecka’s simple test for doctors: take one man at 200 and another at 600, give both the same TRT dose, and they end up in roughly the same place. The body stops making its own once you start replacing it. That’s why he leans toward compounds that signal the testicles to keep producing (enclomiphene or certain peptides) whenever possible. Only when primary hypogonadism has already shut the system down does straight replacement become the clearer path. He also pointed to updated urology guidelines: low testosterone is itself a cardiovascular risk factor, and proper replacement in deficient men has not shown the prostate or heart risks many once feared. Negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis is well-established, exogenous testosterone reliably suppresses natural production. The large TRAVERSE trial found testosterone therapy non-inferior to placebo for major adverse cardiac events in men with hypogonadism and elevated cardiovascular risk, and it did not increase prostate-cancer incidence. Individual risks still require medical supervision. Stimulate when the system can still respond. Replace when it can’t.

Camus

81,232 views • 15 days ago

Testosterone is far more than just a muscle-building hormone. It’s a cornerstone of health influencing mood, cognition, bone density, libido, and even longevity. In this episode, Derek (More Plates More Dates), host of the popular YouTube channel ‘More Plates More Dates' and co-founder of Marek Health, joins me to unpack testosterone’s true role in health, from bone density and insulin sensitivity to brain function and longevity. We cover how lifestyle factors, diet, and micronutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium shape testosterone levels, and which testosterone-boosting supplements actually work versus those that are just hype. We dive deep into testosterone replacement therapy—when it’s warranted, what benefits to expect, the risks (like polycythemia and fertility suppression), and how delivery methods such as injections, creams, and orals formulations differ. We also explore testosterone therapy for women, cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer risk, and how DHT drives hair loss, plus the safety and efficacy of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. If you want to understand testosterone beyond the headlines, including its functions, its tradeoffs, and the practical ways to optimize it, this conversation is a must-listen. Links in the next post. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Why men need testosterone 4:19 - Testosterone's role in women 6:00 - Does high testosterone shorten life? 9:19 - What castrati reveal about lifespan 12:15 - Free vs. total testosterone 15:49 - Measuring testosterone 18:36 - Reference ranges vs. symptoms 21:58 - When high T signals trouble 23:40 - What LH and FSH tell you 28:19 - Is high SHBG hurting your T? 32:10 - Why SHBG rises with age 36:52 - Signs of low testosterone 39:54 - Alcohol’s impact on testosterone 42:46 - How low-fat & low-carb diets lower T 43:25 - Micronutrient mistakes hurting hormones 45:19 - Excess body fat & low testosterone 48:46 - Risks of excessive endurance training 53:09 - Endocrine disruptors 55:50 - Are testosterone levels declining? 58:39 - Why dietary fat boosts hormones 1:01:02 - Does keto harm testosterone? 1:02:17 - Best exercise for testosterone 1:04:23 - Do vitamin D, zinc, magnesium help? 1:08:43 - Can boron boost free testosterone? 1:09:53 - Ashwagandha 1:14:07 - Is Tongkat Ali best for boosting T? 1:17:58 - Tongkat Ali vs. boron 1:19:27 - Shilajit, tribulus, & fenugreek 1:20:41 - Best 4 supplements for testosterone 1:22:25 - Dutch vs. blood tests for cortisol 1:23:40 - When to consider TRT 1:31:30 - Realistic TRT benefits 1:34:41 - TRT and heart risks 1:44:31 - Creams vs. injections 1:45:55 - TRT and prostate cancer risk 1:48:08 - Side effects of TRT 1:50:48 - Rollercoaster effect from injections 1:53:23 - Low testosterone risks vs. TRT 1:56:46 - Choosing TRT delivery methods 2:03:23 - Smaller, frequent injections safer? 2:05:20 - Maintaining fertility on TRT 2:13:20 - Why TRT shrinks testicles 2:14:47 - Biomarkers to track on TRT 2:24:04 - Testosterone therapy for women 2:33:57 - Can DHEA safely raise women's T? 2:36:54 - Causes of hair loss 2:43:08 - Does your hairline come from grandpa? 2:43:55 - Risks of stopping hair loss 2:53:02 - Ketoconazole, minoxidil & microneedling 2:56:03 - Topical vs. oral minoxidil 2:59:08 - Microneedling without minoxidil 3:01:59 - Finasteride, dutasteride & the brain 3:03:10 - Finasteride & nocebo effect 3:04:44 - Does minoxidil delay baldness? 3:06:13 - Can dutasteride extend lifespan?

Testosterone is far more than just a muscle-building hormone. It’s a cornerstone of health influencing mood, cognition, bone density, libido, and even longevity. In this episode, Derek (More Plates More Dates), host of the popular YouTube channel ‘More Plates More Dates' and co-founder of Marek Health, joins me to unpack testosterone’s true role in health, from bone density and insulin sensitivity to brain function and longevity. We cover how lifestyle factors, diet, and micronutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium shape testosterone levels, and which testosterone-boosting supplements actually work versus those that are just hype. We dive deep into testosterone replacement therapy—when it’s warranted, what benefits to expect, the risks (like polycythemia and fertility suppression), and how delivery methods such as injections, creams, and orals formulations differ. We also explore testosterone therapy for women, cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer risk, and how DHT drives hair loss, plus the safety and efficacy of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. If you want to understand testosterone beyond the headlines, including its functions, its tradeoffs, and the practical ways to optimize it, this conversation is a must-listen. Links in the next post. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Why men need testosterone 4:19 - Testosterone's role in women 6:00 - Does high testosterone shorten life? 9:19 - What castrati reveal about lifespan 12:15 - Free vs. total testosterone 15:49 - Measuring testosterone 18:36 - Reference ranges vs. symptoms 21:58 - When high T signals trouble 23:40 - What LH and FSH tell you 28:19 - Is high SHBG hurting your T? 32:10 - Why SHBG rises with age 36:52 - Signs of low testosterone 39:54 - Alcohol’s impact on testosterone 42:46 - How low-fat & low-carb diets lower T 43:25 - Micronutrient mistakes hurting hormones 45:19 - Excess body fat & low testosterone 48:46 - Risks of excessive endurance training 53:09 - Endocrine disruptors 55:50 - Are testosterone levels declining? 58:39 - Why dietary fat boosts hormones 1:01:02 - Does keto harm testosterone? 1:02:17 - Best exercise for testosterone 1:04:23 - Do vitamin D, zinc, magnesium help? 1:08:43 - Can boron boost free testosterone? 1:09:53 - Ashwagandha 1:14:07 - Is Tongkat Ali best for boosting T? 1:17:58 - Tongkat Ali vs. boron 1:19:27 - Shilajit, tribulus, & fenugreek 1:20:41 - Best 4 supplements for testosterone 1:22:25 - Dutch vs. blood tests for cortisol 1:23:40 - When to consider TRT 1:31:30 - Realistic TRT benefits 1:34:41 - TRT and heart risks 1:44:31 - Creams vs. injections 1:45:55 - TRT and prostate cancer risk 1:48:08 - Side effects of TRT 1:50:48 - Rollercoaster effect from injections 1:53:23 - Low testosterone risks vs. TRT 1:56:46 - Choosing TRT delivery methods 2:03:23 - Smaller, frequent injections safer? 2:05:20 - Maintaining fertility on TRT 2:13:20 - Why TRT shrinks testicles 2:14:47 - Biomarkers to track on TRT 2:24:04 - Testosterone therapy for women 2:33:57 - Can DHEA safely raise women's T? 2:36:54 - Causes of hair loss 2:43:08 - Does your hairline come from grandpa? 2:43:55 - Risks of stopping hair loss 2:53:02 - Ketoconazole, minoxidil & microneedling 2:56:03 - Topical vs. oral minoxidil 2:59:08 - Microneedling without minoxidil 3:01:59 - Finasteride, dutasteride & the brain 3:03:10 - Finasteride & nocebo effect 3:04:44 - Does minoxidil delay baldness? 3:06:13 - Can dutasteride extend lifespan?

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

171,678 views • 11 months ago

All sex hormone synthesis originates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where an enzyme called P450scc cleaves a hydrocarbon chain from cholesterol to form pregnenolone. That means same cholesterol your physician (erroneously) says will kill you is what your body uses to make testosterone. Moreover, P450scc absorbs light. Why would an enzyme that acts inside the mitochondria respond to a blue wavelength of light that can never reach that far inside the body? Because the blue light that energizes P450scc is coming from inside the body. It is produced by the mitochondria itself. The implications of this understanding are massive. To maintain high sex hormone levels as you age, you must have high levels of LDL cholesterol and healthy, active mitochondria. Cold plunge therapy not only stimulates mitobiogenesis for production of new mitochondria, but also creates light -- e.g., inside brown adipose tissue (BAT) -- that energize the enzymes responsible for steroidogenesis. You might have heard online that there is no way to stop the inevitable decline of total testosterone as you age. I'm telling you that's bullshit.

All sex hormone synthesis originates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where an enzyme called P450scc cleaves a hydrocarbon chain from cholesterol to form pregnenolone. That means same cholesterol your physician (erroneously) says will kill you is what your body uses to make testosterone. Moreover, P450scc absorbs light. Why would an enzyme that acts inside the mitochondria respond to a blue wavelength of light that can never reach that far inside the body? Because the blue light that energizes P450scc is coming from inside the body. It is produced by the mitochondria itself. The implications of this understanding are massive. To maintain high sex hormone levels as you age, you must have high levels of LDL cholesterol and healthy, active mitochondria. Cold plunge therapy not only stimulates mitobiogenesis for production of new mitochondria, but also creates light -- e.g., inside brown adipose tissue (BAT) -- that energize the enzymes responsible for steroidogenesis. You might have heard online that there is no way to stop the inevitable decline of total testosterone as you age. I'm telling you that's bullshit.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

54,149 views • 1 year ago

Sleep doctor says taking melatonin without understanding what it does can cause serious harm to your body “Melatonin is by prescription only almost everywhere outside the United States. Melatonin is a hormone. There’s a reason you can’t go to CVS and get testosterone and estrogen, right? Hormones affect the entire system. What you don’t want to do is have somebody just willy-nilly grabbing a hormone and starting to take it without understanding what’s going on with them” “More importantly, melatonin in particular interacts with SSRI medications. An SSRI is a serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor, an antidepressant, things like Prozac, Zoloft, and Celexa. All of those are medications that can be affected by melatonin ingestion. In addition, melatonin can affect birth control, blood pressure medication, and diabetes medication” “Melatonin is a sleep regulator, not a sleep initiator. Melatonin doesn’t affect sleep drive, it affects sleep rhythm. It mainly affects your brain, telling it when it’s time to go to bed. It does not directly make you sleepy”

Sleep doctor says taking melatonin without understanding what it does can cause serious harm to your body “Melatonin is by prescription only almost everywhere outside the United States. Melatonin is a hormone. There’s a reason you can’t go to CVS and get testosterone and estrogen, right? Hormones affect the entire system. What you don’t want to do is have somebody just willy-nilly grabbing a hormone and starting to take it without understanding what’s going on with them” “More importantly, melatonin in particular interacts with SSRI medications. An SSRI is a serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor, an antidepressant, things like Prozac, Zoloft, and Celexa. All of those are medications that can be affected by melatonin ingestion. In addition, melatonin can affect birth control, blood pressure medication, and diabetes medication” “Melatonin is a sleep regulator, not a sleep initiator. Melatonin doesn’t affect sleep drive, it affects sleep rhythm. It mainly affects your brain, telling it when it’s time to go to bed. It does not directly make you sleepy”

Mikli

80,499 views • 3 months ago

A single high dose of added sugar can temporarily tank your testosterone by 25% That's about 75 grams in one sitting (roughly a donut and a soda, or a Big Mac and a Coke) The drop hits within two hours, likely because insulin and other hormones blunt signaling along the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, so the brain and testes communicate less effectively The dip is temporary, but if you're eating sugar all day every day, those repeated drops may contribute to a lower baseline over time

A single high dose of added sugar can temporarily tank your testosterone by 25% That's about 75 grams in one sitting (roughly a donut and a soda, or a Big Mac and a Coke) The drop hits within two hours, likely because insulin and other hormones blunt signaling along the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, so the brain and testes communicate less effectively The dip is temporary, but if you're eating sugar all day every day, those repeated drops may contribute to a lower baseline over time

FoundMyFitness Clips

37,904 views • 2 months ago

Sun Your Balls If you can’t sun your balls, are you really free? A deceptively simple yet powerful practice that seems to go against everything we have been told! Those of you who have known me a while would have seen this before, it’s time for a reminder. The health benefits of the sun should not be restricted to just your regular body. In fact, I think it’s even MORE important for our centrally located, hormonal production centres. More blood flow, more energy, more testosterone, more health! Try it out, and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

Sun Your Balls If you can’t sun your balls, are you really free? A deceptively simple yet powerful practice that seems to go against everything we have been told! Those of you who have known me a while would have seen this before, it’s time for a reminder. The health benefits of the sun should not be restricted to just your regular body. In fact, I think it’s even MORE important for our centrally located, hormonal production centres. More blood flow, more energy, more testosterone, more health! Try it out, and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

⚡️🌞 Sol Brah 🌞🐬

35,166 views • 1 year ago

🚨 JUST IN: SecWar Pete Hegseth just announced that all US military servicemembers aged 30 and older will be screened for TESTOSTERONE levels every year, to make sure war fighters are in the best shape Good! "I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best, because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop." "Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, warfighters age 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment." "It's a health assessment that happens every year, we're just adding this test. Those under 30 can voluntarily choose to get the test as well." "If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy." "This initiative, it's not about artificial enhancement, it's about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight." "We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation." "Taking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient, and capable, not just for your next deployment but for the rest of your life, so you can thrive long after you take off the uniform." "As we know, the modern battlefield is brutal and unrelenting. It requires and demands maximum psychological and mental readiness, and by addressing these health markers early, we're keeping you on the leading edge of lethality and giving you the same level of support that you give this nation the absolute best." Pete Hegseth

🚨 JUST IN: SecWar Pete Hegseth just announced that all US military servicemembers aged 30 and older will be screened for TESTOSTERONE levels every year, to make sure war fighters are in the best shape Good! "I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best, because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop." "Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, warfighters age 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment." "It's a health assessment that happens every year, we're just adding this test. Those under 30 can voluntarily choose to get the test as well." "If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy." "This initiative, it's not about artificial enhancement, it's about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight." "We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation." "Taking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient, and capable, not just for your next deployment but for the rest of your life, so you can thrive long after you take off the uniform." "As we know, the modern battlefield is brutal and unrelenting. It requires and demands maximum psychological and mental readiness, and by addressing these health markers early, we're keeping you on the leading edge of lethality and giving you the same level of support that you give this nation the absolute best." Pete Hegseth

Eric Daugherty

339,533 views • 25 days ago

No man wants to be rejected. No one likes it. Rejection sucks. But in the past, men’s testosterone was so high that “fear of rejection” “drive to get girls.” T-levels are so low men do not have the MOTIVATION to overcome their fear and take those social risks. So, dating is crashing. People are having less and less sex. The number of singles is exploding and a lot of them are long-term singles who have lost all interest in the opposite sex. There’s not really a good solution for it, because there is only so much you can do to encourage a man who simply does not have the hormonal profile to go after what he wants. It is like trying to encourage a young boy to chase girls. If he doesn’t have the hormones for it, you can’t get him to do it. This appears to be happening in every industrialized society, too. It cannot just be blamed on chemicals, or obesity, or any singular factor. It seems to simply be a product of urban life. More and more men simply do not have the hormones to get off the couch, overcome their fear of rejection, and bring women into their lives.

Girls Chase 🏃‍♀️💨

193,472 views • 8 months ago

🟪🟡19 TRUTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL🟪🟡 “If you think alcohol is just a way to relax, let me hit you with 19 truths that nobody told you about & by the end of this you will never look at drinking the same: 👉🏻ALCOHOL IS THE ONLY DRUG that you need to justify not using 👉🏻It’s MARKETED AS FUN but it’s actually an antidepressant 👉🏻DESTROYS your quality of SLEEP 👉🏻HANGOVERS are mild ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL 👉🏻RAISES your ANXIETY, it doesn’t fix it 👉🏻ALCOHOL shrinks your BRAIN over time 👉🏻ALCOHOL is linked to over 60 DISEASES, including CANCER 👉🏻ALCOHOL industry spends BILLIONS of DOLLARS every year making you believe that drinking alcohol is normal 👉🏻MOST PEOPLE DRINK to escape not celebration 👉🏻it AGES you FASTER than almost anything else 👉🏻BLACKOUTS are BRAIN DAMAGE in real time 👉🏻your body TREATS ALCOHOL AS POISON - it’s the first thing it burns off 👉🏻it’s one of the few drugs that can KILL YOU from just not having it 👉🏻moderate DRINKING is mostly a MARKETING spin 👉🏻the MAJORITY of DRINKERS regret things that they’ve done while they’re drinking 👉🏻ALCOHOL increases risk of SUICIDE & DEPRESSION 👉🏻it doesn’t SOLVE your PROBLEMS, it PAUSES them or makes them worse 👉🏻you aren’t weak for QUITTING, you’re actually the STRONG ONE “Nobody told me the truth about alcohol until it nearly ruined my life. These 19 facts will change the way you see drinking forever. I've been there, l've lived it, and now l help others break free.” 🟪🟡I NEED ALL OF MY SOUL SISTERS TO HEAR THIS “A bottle of wine a week has a way higher risk of breast cancer than almost any other thing you could possibly do in your life. It’s equivalent to smoking 80 cigarettes a week. It’s sugar from the alcohol, it’s the liver damage from the alcohol, it’s the inflammation, it’s the CARCINOGENIC, alcohol is a carcinogen, it’s literally a carcinogen” 🟪🟡ALCOHOL INCREASES CANCER RATE BY UP TO 500% 👉🏻strong scientific evidence that alcohol causes cancer, it’s classified as a human CARCINOGEN by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services “The more alcohol you drink & the longer you've been drinking, the higher your risk.” 🟪🟡WHICH CANCERS ARE LINKED TO ALCOHOL 👉🏻Head & neck (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx): Moderate drinkers 1.8x higher risk; heavy drinkers up to 5x higher 👉🏻Esophageal: Even light drinking increases risk. Heavy drinking? Nearly 5x higher 👉🏻Liver: heavy alcohol doubles risk 👉🏻Breast: Women who drink even lightly have a 1.04x higher risk, heavy drink increases risk by 1.6x 👉🏻Colorectal: Moderate to heavy drinking increases risk by 1.2-1.5x 🟪🟡CANCER: STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL TO STAY ALIVE🟪🟡 ➡️CANCER warnings on wine, beer & liquor❓ 👉🏻The United States Surgeon General is recommending this. 👉🏻ALCOHOL is a factor in nearly 100,000 newly diagnosed CANCERS & roughly 20,000 deaths from the disease each year ⚠️THIS IS REAL 👉🏻When you look at people who drink a lot you can tell that they age more quickly #alcohol 🟨JOIN➡️ @SapphireSkyeOfficial

🟪🟡19 TRUTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL🟪🟡 “If you think alcohol is just a way to relax, let me hit you with 19 truths that nobody told you about & by the end of this you will never look at drinking the same: 👉🏻ALCOHOL IS THE ONLY DRUG that you need to justify not using 👉🏻It’s MARKETED AS FUN but it’s actually an antidepressant 👉🏻DESTROYS your quality of SLEEP 👉🏻HANGOVERS are mild ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL 👉🏻RAISES your ANXIETY, it doesn’t fix it 👉🏻ALCOHOL shrinks your BRAIN over time 👉🏻ALCOHOL is linked to over 60 DISEASES, including CANCER 👉🏻ALCOHOL industry spends BILLIONS of DOLLARS every year making you believe that drinking alcohol is normal 👉🏻MOST PEOPLE DRINK to escape not celebration 👉🏻it AGES you FASTER than almost anything else 👉🏻BLACKOUTS are BRAIN DAMAGE in real time 👉🏻your body TREATS ALCOHOL AS POISON - it’s the first thing it burns off 👉🏻it’s one of the few drugs that can KILL YOU from just not having it 👉🏻moderate DRINKING is mostly a MARKETING spin 👉🏻the MAJORITY of DRINKERS regret things that they’ve done while they’re drinking 👉🏻ALCOHOL increases risk of SUICIDE & DEPRESSION 👉🏻it doesn’t SOLVE your PROBLEMS, it PAUSES them or makes them worse 👉🏻you aren’t weak for QUITTING, you’re actually the STRONG ONE “Nobody told me the truth about alcohol until it nearly ruined my life. These 19 facts will change the way you see drinking forever. I've been there, l've lived it, and now l help others break free.” 🟪🟡I NEED ALL OF MY SOUL SISTERS TO HEAR THIS “A bottle of wine a week has a way higher risk of breast cancer than almost any other thing you could possibly do in your life. It’s equivalent to smoking 80 cigarettes a week. It’s sugar from the alcohol, it’s the liver damage from the alcohol, it’s the inflammation, it’s the CARCINOGENIC, alcohol is a carcinogen, it’s literally a carcinogen” 🟪🟡ALCOHOL INCREASES CANCER RATE BY UP TO 500% 👉🏻strong scientific evidence that alcohol causes cancer, it’s classified as a human CARCINOGEN by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services “The more alcohol you drink & the longer you've been drinking, the higher your risk.” 🟪🟡WHICH CANCERS ARE LINKED TO ALCOHOL 👉🏻Head & neck (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx): Moderate drinkers 1.8x higher risk; heavy drinkers up to 5x higher 👉🏻Esophageal: Even light drinking increases risk. Heavy drinking? Nearly 5x higher 👉🏻Liver: heavy alcohol doubles risk 👉🏻Breast: Women who drink even lightly have a 1.04x higher risk, heavy drink increases risk by 1.6x 👉🏻Colorectal: Moderate to heavy drinking increases risk by 1.2-1.5x 🟪🟡CANCER: STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL TO STAY ALIVE🟪🟡 ➡️CANCER warnings on wine, beer & liquor❓ 👉🏻The United States Surgeon General is recommending this. 👉🏻ALCOHOL is a factor in nearly 100,000 newly diagnosed CANCERS & roughly 20,000 deaths from the disease each year ⚠️THIS IS REAL 👉🏻When you look at people who drink a lot you can tell that they age more quickly #alcohol 🟨JOIN➡️ @SapphireSkyeOfficial

Paul White Gold Eagle

41,972 views • 8 months ago

Eighty-five percent of veterans who died by suicide had low testosterone. That’s a hard stat to hear but it’s also something we can actually do something about. Low T can mess with your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your drive to train or even just be around people. It’s a slippery slope, and for too many, it ends in tragedy. The VA just released a study showing hormone therapy made a huge difference, including a fifty-four percent drop in suicide for women who got treatment. Here in Austin, Gameday Mens Health will check your hormone levels for free. You just walk in, get tested, and know where you stand. No pressure, no cost. Take care of yourself. Find a community. Stay active. And go get your levels checked. You’ve got nothing to lose.

Eighty-five percent of veterans who died by suicide had low testosterone. That’s a hard stat to hear but it’s also something we can actually do something about. Low T can mess with your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your drive to train or even just be around people. It’s a slippery slope, and for too many, it ends in tragedy. The VA just released a study showing hormone therapy made a huge difference, including a fifty-four percent drop in suicide for women who got treatment. Here in Austin, Gameday Mens Health will check your hormone levels for free. You just walk in, get tested, and know where you stand. No pressure, no cost. Take care of yourself. Find a community. Stay active. And go get your levels checked. You’ve got nothing to lose.

Tim Kennedy

99,654 views • 1 year ago