Aliquot #116: Testosterone Optimization Strategies for Men
Aliquot #116: Testosterone Optimization Strategies for Men
Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes in males and in smaller amounts in the ovaries in females. It's crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. Beyond its role in sexual development, testosterone is important for overall health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even cognitive function.
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Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes in males and in smaller amounts in the ovaries in females. It's crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. Beyond its role in sexual development, testosterone is important for overall health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even cognitive function.
Testosterone is also a highly contested topic, especially in the context of resistance exercise, lifestyle, and managing low testosterone. In this Aliquot, Drs. Stuart Phillips, Peter Attia, and I discuss testosterone.
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Testosterone's role in muscle growth
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Do testosterone boosters work?
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Muscle researcher Dr. Stuart Phillips' three rules for supplements
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Growth hormone's impact on height, collagen, and tendon strength
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Are steroid hormones linked to cancer risk?
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Normal physiologic vs. extreme testosterone variation
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Androgen replacement therapy (benefits and drawbacks)
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How intermittent fasting affects testosterone
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Time-restricted eating's impact on testosterone and muscle mass
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Testosterone drops in lean vs. obese individuals during prolonged fasting
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When does testosterone start to decline in men?
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Why symptoms outweigh levels in testosterone treatment
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What are the signs and symptoms of low testosterone?
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What testosterone level does Dr. Peter Attia target for TRT?
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Does Dr. Attia prefer injections or gels for TRT?
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TRT dosing, how much and how often
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The facts about TRT and prostate health
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Hair loss and other testosterone side effects
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Does testosterone raise blood pressure and heart disease risk?
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