The one side effect of testosterone therapy that Joe Rogan rarely mentions…
Let's break it down: 🧵
Let's break it down: 🧵
TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) has benefits:
• Boosts energy
• Improves libido
• Builds muscle
• Elevates mood
But it comes with one serious risk... especially for younger men.
• Boosts energy
• Improves libido
• Builds muscle
• Elevates mood
But it comes with one serious risk... especially for younger men.
Here’s what happens when you take external testosterone:
Your brain detects high levels…
...and stops signaling your body to make more.
This causes your testicles to reduce function, shrink, and in some cases, become permanently suppressed.
This is called testicular atrophy.
Your brain detects high levels…
...and stops signaling your body to make more.
This causes your testicles to reduce function, shrink, and in some cases, become permanently suppressed.
This is called testicular atrophy.
TRT doesn’t just add testosterone... it suppresses your body’s natural production.
Many men become dependent.
And when you stop? Recovery isn’t guaranteed.
There are also additional risks…
Many men become dependent.
And when you stop? Recovery isn’t guaranteed.
There are also additional risks…
Other long-term side effects of TRT:
• Mood swings
• Acne & dizziness
• Worsened sleep apnea
• Blood thickening (clot risk)
• Lower testosterone sensitivity
• Erectile dysfunction
• Possible heart complications
• Mood swings
• Acne & dizziness
• Worsened sleep apnea
• Blood thickening (clot risk)
• Lower testosterone sensitivity
• Erectile dysfunction
• Possible heart complications
Why are more men seeing low testosterone before they age?
Common causes include:
• Insulin resistance
• Zinc, protein, or fat deficiency
• Statins
• Soy overconsumption
• Liver dysfunction
• Vitamin A/D deficiency
• Overtraining
• Obesity
Common causes include:
• Insulin resistance
• Zinc, protein, or fat deficiency
• Statins
• Soy overconsumption
• Liver dysfunction
• Vitamin A/D deficiency
• Overtraining
• Obesity
The good news?
You can restore testosterone naturally.
Start with:
1/ Weight training
Resistance exercise triggers testosterone production better than any supplement.
You can restore testosterone naturally.
Start with:
1/ Weight training
Resistance exercise triggers testosterone production better than any supplement.
2/ Zinc
Crucial for testosterone and sperm.
Sources: red meat, shellfish, and liver.
3/ Vitamin D
Low vitamin D = low testosterone.
Use sunlight or high-quality supplements.
4/ Healthy fats
Cholesterol → testosterone.
Eat butter, eggs, meat, and olive oil.
Crucial for testosterone and sperm.
Sources: red meat, shellfish, and liver.
3/ Vitamin D
Low vitamin D = low testosterone.
Use sunlight or high-quality supplements.
4/ Healthy fats
Cholesterol → testosterone.
Eat butter, eggs, meat, and olive oil.
5/ DHEA (optional)
Supports adrenal & hormonal health.
6/ REM sleep
Sleep restores testosterone.
Prioritize deep sleep and manage stress.
7/ Lose excess fat
Fat cells convert testosterone to estrogen.
Fat loss = hormone balance.
Supports adrenal & hormonal health.
6/ REM sleep
Sleep restores testosterone.
Prioritize deep sleep and manage stress.
7/ Lose excess fat
Fat cells convert testosterone to estrogen.
Fat loss = hormone balance.
8/ Fix insulin resistance
High insulin disrupts testosterone.
What helps:
• Ketogenic diet
• Intermittent fasting
• Cutting sugar
• Whole, nutrient-dense food
9/ Eat enough protein
Protein fuels hormone production and metabolism.
High insulin disrupts testosterone.
What helps:
• Ketogenic diet
• Intermittent fasting
• Cutting sugar
• Whole, nutrient-dense food
9/ Eat enough protein
Protein fuels hormone production and metabolism.
TRT can be useful... but it often causes shrinkage and infertility.
Low testosterone isn’t just a deficiency.
It’s a signal.
Address the root issues first:
• Nutrition
• Sleep
• Metabolism
Watch this to learn more:
Low testosterone isn’t just a deficiency.
It’s a signal.
Address the root issues first:
• Nutrition
• Sleep
• Metabolism
Watch this to learn more:
A bit about me:
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
I’m the creator of Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting protocols, helping over 100M people make healthier choices.
Follow me @dr_ericberg for more evidence-based insights to improve your health and longevity.
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