Should You Eat Dirt? The “Healthy” Foods Destroying Your Gut – Dr. Josh Axe
Dave Asprey
Jun 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid testosterone pellets to preserve natural hormonal cycle
Testosterone pellets can be detrimental because they eliminate the natural daily hormonal cycle, which can lead to side effects like hair loss.
Beware hormonal contraceptives: 287% increased risk of hypothyroidism
A 10-year study found that women who take hormonal contraceptive drugs have a 287% increased chance of developing hypothyroidism.
Utilize Tesamorelin to boost natural testosterone production
The peptide Tesamorelin is a favorite for raising testosterone because it gives your body what it needs to create the hormone itself, rather than just replacing it.
Implement land rest every seven years for soil restoration
A key principle of biblical farming, which is restorative for the soil, is to let the land rest every seven years.
Prioritize ETA over EPA for superior anti-inflammatory benefits
ETA, a fatty acid found in green-lipped mussels and caviar, has been shown in some studies to be far more anti-inflammatory than the well-known fish oil component EPA.
Limit raspberry intake to avoid urinary irritation
Eating too many raspberries, which are very high in oxalates, can cause microscopic calcium oxalate crystals in urine that irritate the urethra and mimic UTI symptoms.
Understand hormonal birth control's impact on men's testosterone levels
Widespread use of hormonal birth control may lower men's testosterone because men's testosterone naturally rises when they are around ovulating women.
Chop wood to boost testosterone levels
A study found that men chopping firewood was more effective at building testosterone than playing most sports like soccer or basketball.
Demand higher standards than organic certification for nutrition
The 'organic' certification has loopholes that allow for nutrient-poor products, and a higher standard called Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) is emerging.
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