Chapter
The Irony of Metabolic Health and Testosterone Levels
1:28:55 - 1:34:00 (05:04)
While helping a person get metabolically healthy, their free testosterone may initially decrease as certain methods to reduce DHT can cause sexual and mood-based side effects. The primary metrics to monitor for testosterone levels are free testosterone and estradiol.
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Going on a low carbohydrate diet to become metabolically healthy can actually lower free testosterone levels in the short run, due to increasing SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin).
1:28:55 - 1:30:27 (01:31)
Summary
Going on a low carbohydrate diet to become metabolically healthy can actually lower free testosterone levels in the short run, due to increasing SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin).
ChapterThe Irony of Metabolic Health and Testosterone Levels
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Tongkat Ali can increase estrogen and libido, and may reduce SHBG.
1:30:28 - 1:32:31 (02:03)
Summary
Tongkat Ali can increase estrogen and libido, and may reduce SHBG. Stinging nettle is also discussed as a potential supplement to reduce SHBG.
ChapterThe Irony of Metabolic Health and Testosterone Levels
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Learn about the importance of managing hormones, particularly free testosterone and estradiol, in men's health and the potential side effects of certain treatments.
1:32:31 - 1:34:00 (01:28)
Summary
Learn about the importance of managing hormones, particularly free testosterone and estradiol, in men's health and the potential side effects of certain treatments.