Testosterone 101: What Every Man (And Woman) Needs To Know

Mark Hyman

Jul 29, 2024

Episode description

Testosterone levels in men have dropped significantly over the past few decades and in this episode of "The Doctor’s Farmacy," we’ll uncover some of the reasons why. Dr. George Papanicolaou joins me to discuss the critical role testosterone plays in metabolic health and overall well-being. We dive into how low testosterone levels can impact everything from muscle mass to blood sugar control, and discuss the best methods for measuring and optimizing hormone levels. 

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Are Your Hormones Out Of Balance? | Know Your Numbers

Male Menopause, Low Libido and Testosterone Replacement

Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility

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Episode description

Testosterone levels in men have dropped significantly over the past few decades and in this episode of "The Doctor’s Farmacy," we’ll uncover some of the reasons why. Dr. George Papanicolaou joins me to discuss the critical role testosterone plays in metabolic health and overall well-being. We dive into how low testosterone levels can impact everything from muscle mass to blood sugar control, and discuss the best methods for measuring and optimizing hormone levels. 

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal

Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Are Your Hormones Out Of Balance? | Know Your Numbers

Male Menopause, Low Libido and Testosterone Replacement

Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, Butcher Box, Purity Coffee, and Armra.

Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.

ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $30 off. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY30.

Visit PurityCoffee.com and use the code DOCTORSFARMACY at checkout to get 30% off your first order.

Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Understand testosterone's role in prostate cancer risk

Data shows testosterone replacement does not cause prostate cancer, though it can accelerate the growth of an existing cancer.

Reduce belly fat to maintain testosterone levels

Visceral belly fat contains an enzyme called aromatase that actively converts a man's testosterone into estrogen, lowering T levels and increasing estrogen.

Avoid testosterone therapy if you are an over-aromatizer

Taking testosterone can actually worsen your condition if you are an 'over-aromatizer,' as your body will simply convert the extra testosterone into more estrogen.

Utilize Dutch profile test to uncover hormone imbalances

The Dutch Profile is a saliva test that reveals how you metabolize hormones, which is crucial for understanding imbalances that standard blood tests might miss.

Utilize CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin to lose visceral fat and gain muscle

A peptide combination of CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin can be used in a three-month cycle to help lose visceral fat and gain muscle mass.

Administer subcutaneous testosterone injections for simplicity and comfort

Subcutaneous (SubQ) testosterone injections into belly fat are just as effective as deep muscle injections and are far simpler and less painful to administer.

Address bad gut bacteria to prevent estrogen dominance

Certain bad gut bacteria produce an enzyme that unpacks estrogen your body is trying to excrete, causing it to be reabsorbed and leading to estrogen dominance.

Aim for optimal testosterone levels of 600-900 for better health

Men should aim for an optimal testosterone level of 600-900, not just the 'normal' range of 200-1000, which is based on an unhealthy population average.

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