#179 | TRT: Less is More | Nayan Patel PharmD

Mar 1, 2026

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Nayan Patel, PharmD

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy and serves as adjunct faculty there.
Hormone health influences everything from energy and sleep to mood, metabolism, and libido—yet mainstream treatments are often driven by generic protocols and limited lab interpretations. Dr. Patel has helped thousands of patients find clarity and results by looking beyond “normal” hormone levels and building therapy around how people actually feel and function. He offers a practical view into what personalized hormone care should look like—and where most systems are getting it wrong.
He is globally regarded as an expert on glutathione, a molecule often referred to as the “master antioxidant,” and is recognized for research into its absorbable forms. He has authored a book titled The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant.
Find Dr Patel here: centraldrugsrx.com and here: aurowellness.com

The hard truth is that you cannot inject your way out of a broken lifestyle
Sex hormone optimization is a necessary but small piece of the puzzle.
Extra (more than the minimum) TRT is a poor solution to overcome poor lifestyle for stress and diet, and it comes with extra negative side effects.
Find the least effective dose for your physiology; use bio-identical hormones (have to use every 1-3 days)
How to “feel” like the young you. The solution pyramid is:
- Sex hormones— 10% (necessary for older athletes but not sufficient)
- Thyroid mgmt — 20% (pollution, autoimmune)
- Diet / insulin - 30% (over eating, visceral fat)
- Adrenals / Stress mgmt - 40% (lifestyle; sleep)
Also have to address oxidative stress issues (glutathione).

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