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How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels Naturally | Derek from MPMD

FoundMyFitnessSeptember 9, 20253h 12m
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Trends in Testosterone Levels and Contributors0:00Introduction to Derek from More Plates More Dates1:01Primary Functions of Testosterone in Men2:00Role of Testosterone in Women4:30Trade-offs of Testosterone and Longevity6:02Castrati Examples and Outcomes9:00Best Practices for Measuring Testosterone12:32Interpreting Reference Ranges18:30Diagnosing Hypogonadism24:02Varicocele and Structural Defects in Testes26:10Diagnostic Approach: Rule Out Structural Issues, Check Pituitary27:00DHT and Binding Affinities29:01Regulators of SHBG Levels32:01Symptoms of Low Testosterone (Men)37:00Age-Related Decline and Lifestyle Modulation40:01Challenges of Intense Training for Testosterone51:17Analogy to Female Amenorrhea from Endurance Training51:30Extreme Hormone Suppression in Natural Bodybuilders52:30Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)53:00Declining Testosterone Levels in Men56:00Dietary Factors for Hormone Production58:31Exercise for Testosterone1:02:30Key Micronutrients: Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium1:05:01Herbal Supplements1:09:02Tongkat Ali Mechanisms and Benefits1:15:40When to Consider Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)1:24:00Benefits of TRT1:32:00TRT Risks: Cardiovascular and Polycythemia1:35:00Risks and Benefits of Increasing Testosterone to High Normal Levels1:39:55Injection Frequency for Risk Profile2:04:17Mimicking Natural Testosterone Production2:05:03Exogenous Testosterone and Fertility2:06:00Maintaining Fertility on TRT2:08:30Onset of Testicular Atrophy2:13:30Biomarkers for Monitoring TRT2:15:01Testosterone in Women2:24:33Risks of Testosterone Replacement for Women2:29:12Side Effects of Androgen Therapy: Hair Loss2:37:31Genetics and Risk Profile in Hair Loss Treatment2:53:14Minoxidil History and Side Effects2:56:02Microneedling Benefits and Protocols2:59:31Serious Side Effects of Finasteride and Dutasteride3:02:30Minoxidil Limitations3:05:00Derek's Personal Experience with Dutasteride3:06:31Final Advice on Hair Loss Treatments3:10:32
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Testosterone supports muscle tissue growth and sustainment, bone health and integrity, insulin sensitivity, neurological health via aromatization to estrogen, erythropoiesis (red blood cell production), intratesticular production critical for fertility. Levels in men are trending downward. Major contributors include pollution and chronic toxic environment inhibiting systems.

Symptoms of low testosterone: reduced libido, harder time losing fat/gaining muscle, bone integrity issues.

Top three supplements for testosterone: zinc, magnesium, vitamin D (not in order).

Derek runs More Plates More Dates YouTube channel on hormones, exercise, training. Featured on Peter Attia's podcast. Runs Marek Health, a preventative health company optimizing hormones.

Testosterone is the primary anabolic hormone for muscle growth/sustainment, bone health/integrity (inhibiting degradation), insulin sensitivity (worsened body composition impairs glucose handling). Supports neurological health via aromatization to estrogen in tissues. In adolescence, 5-alpha reduction to DHT necessary for full maturation and sexual differentiation. Low DHT (genetic or otherwise) leads to inhibited maturation (e.g., intersex cases). Present at 10x concentrations in males vs. females, differentiates sexual identity and male characteristics.

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