Best Of Hormone Health: How To Stop Hormonal Weight Gain, The Truth About Birth Control, How To Optimize Your Testosterone Levels & More

Ben Greenfield

Apr 6, 2024

Episode description

If you're feeling exhausted 24/7, gaining weight despite sticking to a strict fitness routine, or struggling with mood swings, your hormones are likely out of balance.

Today's episode, "Best Of Hormone Health," offers real solutions to help you regain control of your hormones and optimize your hormone health with expert insights and actionable strategies. From balancing cortisol levels to enhancing growth hormone production, this episode covers a range of topics to assist you in overcoming hormonal challenges.

Up first, Dr. Marcos De Andrade (Dr. De) is here to revolutionize your understanding of growth hormone deficiency in adults and overall hormone health.

Next, explore the complexities of thyroid health, shedding light on how this crucial gland affects weight gain, metabolism, and overall vitality with Dr. Amie Hornaman. Expect in-depth insights on the importance of thyroid tests, such as TSH, T3, T4, and reverse T3, in diagnosing thyroid issues.

After this, delve into cortisol modulation and adrenal health with Dr. Craig Koniver who will help you unlock valuable insights into managing stress and optimizing your body's cortisol levels for peak performance.

The next featured guest is Dr. Jolene Brighten who sheds light on the effects of hormonal birth control on the body and menstrual cycles.

Finally, Jay Campbell shares his extensive knowledge of testosterone optimization and its impact on overall health. He discusses various delivery systems for testosterone, including injectable, transdermal, and oral options.

Ready to revolutionize your understanding of hormone health? Tune in to join this enlightening journey through the fascinating world of hormones.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/hormonepodcast

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Episode description

If you're feeling exhausted 24/7, gaining weight despite sticking to a strict fitness routine, or struggling with mood swings, your hormones are likely out of balance.

Up first, Dr. Marcos De Andrade (Dr. De) is here to revolutionize your understanding of growth hormone deficiency in adults and overall hormone health.

The next featured guest is Dr. Jolene Brighten who sheds light on the effects of hormonal birth control on the body and menstrual cycles.

Ready to revolutionize your understanding of hormone health? Tune in to join this enlightening journey through the fascinating world of hormones.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/hormonepodcast

Episode Sponsors:

Joovv: Go to Joovv.com/ben and apply code BEN for an exclusive discount.

Manukora: Visit manukora.com/ben or use code BEN to get a free pack of honey sticks with your order.

BON CHARGE: Go to boncharge.com/GREENFIELD and use coupon code GREENFIELD to save 15%.

Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/BEN for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Beware statins' impact on hormone production

Statin drugs lower cholesterol, which can impair your body's ability to produce essential hormones like pregnenolone and cortisol.

#hormones

#statin

Activate brown fat with Grains of Paradise in meals

You can use Grains of Paradise, a potent brown fat activator, by putting the seeds in a pepper grinder and using it on your meals.

#brown-fat

#nutrition

Address peptide deficiency to reduce cancer risk

A decline in the production of the GHK-Cu peptide as you age can lead to an increased risk of cancer.

#cancer

#peptides

Reframe high estrogen symptoms as signs of inflammation from visceral fat

So-called "high estrogen symptoms" are a misinterpretation; they are actually symptoms of high inflammation due to high levels of visceral body fat.

#estrogen

#visceral-fat

Prioritize testosterone levels to reduce heart attack risk in men

The number one risk factor for a heart attack in men is low testosterone, not elevated cholesterol.

#heart

#testosterone

Take ashwagandha at bedtime to regulate cortisol

Ashwagandha should be taken at bedtime, not in the morning, because it works by cleaning out cortisol from its receptors.

#ashwagandha

#cortisol

Understand birth control's impact on testosterone and athletic performance

Hormonal birth control can shut down a woman's testosterone production by as much as 50% and increase sex hormone-binding globulin, negatively impacting athletic performance.