Ep 043 - Intro to Testosterone & TRT

In the natural health podcast world, Testosterone has gone from getting no attention to an overwhelming amount of attention... but usually in only one area: Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). There is so much to discuss that it could never fit in one episode, but we have to start the conversation somewhere. How does aging effect testosterone? Do all men lose testosterone as they age? Can anything be done to reverse that? Is TRT the right answer for all men with lower testosterone? Should you make a medical decision based on a radio ad and a fancy office?

Also, the American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations as a result of donor levels being the lowest they've been in 20 years following the pandemic. Make an appointment to donate, if you can! You very well could save a life!

Plus, Google searches for "sleep" hit an all-time high last year. Were you one of the millions dealing with a lack of sleep last year?

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Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) is the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating his extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, he loves sharing his wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:18 - Show Intro
01:25 - Behind the Counter
06:40 - Testosterone: What is it?
07:38 - The 3 major surges of testosterone in the body
13:53 - What are the signs of declining testosterone?
15:06 - What is hypogonadism?
19:43 - Why TRT isn't the first line of defense
24:32 - What makes someone a good candidate for TRT?
33:17 - The difference between primary and secondary hypogonadism
36:18 - Treating primary hypogonadism
38:29 - What are the different forms of TRT?
45:24 - What lifestyle changes can help manage testosterone levels?
48:36 - Should you consult a doctor before getting TRT?
51:34 - Show Outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) Blood Shortage (Red Cross) - http://tinyurl.com/2pdkfkdb
2) Blood Shortage (Daily Mail) - http://tinyurl.com/5arfp3pz
3) Sleep Google Searches (NYP) - http://tinyurl.com/ms8b73vr
4) Sleep Google Searches (Sleep Foundation) - http://tinyurl.com/2ctk92hx
5) Generation Health Ep 001 - Sleep (Deep Dive) - http://tinyurl.com/2jnt86t7
6) Male Hormones & Aging (NIH) - http://tinyurl.com/2s3u2frf
7) Male Hormones & Aging (NIH) - http://tinyurl.com/5t5bchsy
8) Male Hormones & Aging (Journal of Urology) - http://tinyurl.com/bdh5sxy4
9) Male Hormones & Aging (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology) - http://tinyurl.com/5dc6yape
10) Male Hormones & Aging (Canadian Medical Association Journal) - http://tinyurl.com/48aee9bw
11) Male Hormones & Aging (BMJ Open) - http://tinyurl.com/ub9uktz2
12) Male Hormones & Aging (NE Journal of Medicine) - http://tinyurl.com/ych53mtt
13) Male Hormones & Aging (Cleveland Clinic) - http://tinyurl.com/bau9enx8
14) Male Hormones & Aging (NE Journal of Medicine) - http://tinyurl.com/444f6pcz
15) Male Hormones & Aging (NIH) - http://tinyurl.com/y2t98v9v

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