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In this episode, we dive deep into testosterone - what it is, how it’s produced, and how it truly affects fitness and muscle growth. We break down common myths, explore scientific findings, and try to provide a clear understanding of testosterone’s role in health and performance.
Timestamps / Chapters:
(01:30) What is Testosterone and How is it Produced
(06:53) Low, Normal, and High Testosterone Level
(12:00) Do 90% of People Really Have Low Testosterone?
(15:40) Do Supplements Really Improve Testosterone Levels?
(18:00) Do Variations Within the Normal Range Affect Gains?
(24:27) Are Testosterone Levels Dropping Compared to the 1970s? Potential Mechanisms and reasons
(29:37) Temporary Variations in Testosterone
(30:17) Exercise-Induced Temporary Increases in Testosterone
(35:24) Effects of Masturbation, Sex, and Abstinence on Testosterone
(39:37) Preventing Age-Related Testosterone Decline in Men
Main Papers Discussed:
Temporal Trends in Serum Testosterone and Luteinizing Hormone
There are also additional papers from which data has been drawn. If you’d like to read them, you can DM me on Instagram and I’ll share the links.
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