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Testosterone

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In this episode, Don and Steve flex their clinical muscles and bust myths about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) - from supplements to safety risks.

🐶 Can topical testosterone transfer to pets and kids?
💊 Are supplements like ginseng and vitamin D legit testosterone boosters?
❤️ Does testosterone increase cardiovascular risk?

Stick around as our pharmacist duo breaks down the evidence and shares insights on these hot-button hormone claims:

  • Testosterone should be considered for ALL men with low testosterone levels, or “low T”
  • Topical testosterone can transfer to other people and pets
  • Some vitamins and supplements are safe and effective for increasing testosterone levels
  • Testosterone products increase cardiovascular risks
  • Testosterone can cause prostate cancer

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

  • Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
  • Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Guest:

  • Caitlin Prather, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, TTS

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Welcome (00:00:21)

3. Claim: Testosterone should be considered for ALL men with low testosterone levels, or “low T” (00:01:50)

4. Claim: Topical testosterone can transfer to other people and pets. (00:04:57)

5. Claim: Some vitamins and supplements are safe and effective for increasing testosterone levels. (00:08:22)

6. Claim: Testosterone products increase cardiovascular risks. (00:11:11)

7. Claim: Testosterone can cause prostate cancer. (00:15:45)

8. Summary (00:17:31)

9. Audience Question (00:19:18)

10. A few more things... (00:21:28)

11. Find us on YouTube! (00:22:46)

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