06/06/2024
š June is Menās Health Month! šŖ
For the rest of the month, I'll be diving deep into the often-overlooked root causes of low testosterone that I've discovered in my practice with adult male patients aged 19+. Testosterone levels plummet over the decades, leading to obesity, cardiovascular issues, and declines in cognitive and sexual health.
But the real villains? š„Chronic stress, inflammation, sleep disorders, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental toxins!
Here's a quick breakdown:
TL;DR:
šTestosterone drops by about 1% (total) and 2% (free) per year after age 30.
š°Modern life accelerates this decline with chronic stress, poor sleep, and nutrient deficiencies.
šOnly relying on hormone replacement can lead to severe side effects if root causes aren't addressed.
š What's happening?
* NHANES data: Significant drops in testosterone from the late 1980s to early 2000s.
* Young men are also experiencing severe drops in testosterone levels.
* Environmental toxins and lifestyle factors play a massive role.
Over the next month, I'll cover the following root causes:
- Inflammation
- Chronic Stress
- Stealth Infections
- Poor Sleep & Sleep Disorders
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Fatty Acid Balance & Cholesterol
- Medications
- Obesity & Body Composition Imbalances
- Blood Sugar Issues
- Trauma (Kicked in balls & TBIs)
- Genetics and Epigenetics
- Toxins
What to do:
1. Get your testosterone levels checked.
2. Consult a specialist in menās hormones and root cause medicine.
3. Follow a tailored plan for lifestyle and integrative medicine interventions.
Men with low testosterone have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, heart attacks, and strokes. So, take charge of your health this month!
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Stay tuned for more insights and tips!
Read the full post here:
The Surprising Root Causes of Testosterone Decline