Biohacking Tips to Boost Testosterone with Dr. Tracy Gapin : 1184

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🗓️ 25 July 2024

⏱️ 104 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dr. Tracy Gapin, a board-certified urologist, men's health expert, and founder of the GAPIN Institute, discusses the critical role of testosterone in health. He addresses the alarming decline in testosterone levels globally, the symptoms of low testosterone, and its impact on male behavior.

You'll gain insights into natural methods to boost testosterone, the challenges of maintaining optimal levels, and the pros and cons of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Dr. Tracy explains the role of estrogen and DHT in health and highlights the effects of testosterone on brain function, motivation, and cardiovascular health.

You’ll learn about the adverse effects of environmental toxins on testosterone, effective delivery methods, and the importance of personalized treatment plans. Dr. Gapin also covers practical tips for reducing exposure to environmental toxins, balancing work, life, and health, and the significance of sleep and recovery.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Tracy Gapin and Testosterone Discussion

00:02:00 - The Importance of Measuring Free Testosterone

00:03:43 - Symptoms and Impact of Low Testosterone

00:06:23 - Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone

00:09:59 - Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Options

00:15:18 - Health Benefits and Brain Function of Optimized Testosterone Levels

00:17:48 - Environmental Toxins and Declining Fertility Rates

00:25:57 - Effective Testosterone Delivery Methods

00:29:47 - Overtraining and Its Impact on Hormones

00:42:51 - Microplastics and Their Impact on Health

00:53:40 - Comprehensive Health Assessments at the GAPIN Institute

01:02:57 - Balancing Work, Life, and Health

01:13:26 - Practical Tips for Avoiding Environmental Toxins

01:27:26 - The Importance of Sleep and Recovery

01:38:36 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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0:00.0	You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey.
0:04.0	You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey.
0:11.0	Today we are going to talk about men. We're going to talk about
0:17.5	testosterone and we're going to talk about why people get it wrong. This is a really it's a really important thing for me
0:25.8	because when I was 26 I got my first testosterone test I weighed as much as
0:32.2	300 pounds for that I was probably about 270
0:34.4	when I got that test. And the doc called. This was one of the first longevity doctors
0:39.5	before we called it the longevity movement when it was still anti-aging. He ran actually
0:44.7	still doing it. His name was Dr Miller and he said, Dave I got bad news for you.
0:50.3	Your testosterone is lower than your moms.
0:54.0	Because he'd actually run my mom's testosterone.
0:56.0	I'm like, man, this is a problem.
0:59.0	And so, say I was an early adopter of low testosterone and young men.
1:03.3	Today, it seems like everyone has low testosterone,
1:06.9	men and women.
1:08.1	And you're a top expert, in fact,
1:10.3	guys I haven't introduced him yet,
1:11.4	you being Dr. Tracy Gappin, who's a board certified
1:15.3	urologist and founder of the Gappin Institute.
1:18.3	If you're a longtime listener in September of 2022, we talked a little bit about testosterone but we have a different angle for you this time and
1:27.4	We're just gonna go deep so what's going on why is it an issue and what can you do about testosterone so maybe your
1:34.3	testosterone can be higher than your moms?
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