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Negative Effects of Herbicides on Hormones, Gender and Behaviour
39:13 - 49:46 (10:33)
There is now solid data showing that herbicides can have negative effects on hormones, particularly estrogen and testosterone, leading to changes in sexual development and behaviour in both animals and humans. This has implications for sports performance enhancements with testosterone derivatives.
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There is now solid data from federally funded labs at major universities showing that herbicides can have negative effects on hormones in animals and potentially humans.
39:13 - 43:40 (04:27)
Summary
There is now solid data from federally funded labs at major universities showing that herbicides can have negative effects on hormones in animals and potentially humans. The herbicides can affect testosterone and estrogen levels leading to altered sexual development and potential impacts on sperm counts.
ChapterNegative Effects of Herbicides on Hormones, Gender and Behaviour
EpisodeThe Science of Sexual Development
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, where people with XY chromosomes have male gonadal sex without making testes, and how it impacts the external or body plan.
43:40 - 47:42 (04:01)
Summary
This podcast discusses Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, where people with XY chromosomes have male gonadal sex without making testes, and how it impacts the external or body plan. It includes notable cases demonstrating the importance of testosterone in impacting the phenotype under typical circumstances.
ChapterNegative Effects of Herbicides on Hormones, Gender and Behaviour
EpisodeThe Science of Sexual Development
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast explores the impact of estrogen and testosterone on the brain and behavior, including how estrogen sets up masculine behaviors and how hormones can impact athletic performance.
47:42 - 49:46 (02:04)
Summary
This podcast explores the impact of estrogen and testosterone on the brain and behavior, including how estrogen sets up masculine behaviors and how hormones can impact athletic performance.