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Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett

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Dec 12, 2022
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Kyle Gillett
Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician specializing in family and obesity medicine, shares his expertise on hormone optimization for men. He discusses the impacts of puberty and aging on hormone levels. Topics include actionable lifestyle changes, the effects of nutrition and exercise, and insights into supplements like tongkat ali and creatine. Gillett also addresses the importance of monitoring hormone health through bloodwork, along with the implications of prescription therapies and how behaviors like stress and substance use affect testosterone levels.
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ADVICE

Fadogia Agrestis and LH

  • Fadogia agrestis can increase testosterone by stimulating luteinizing hormone (LH) release.
  • Take 300 mg daily or 600 mg every other day/three times a week to mitigate potential toxicity.
INSIGHT

Fasting and Growth Hormone

  • Fasting increases growth hormone release, but receptor sensitivity decreases, limiting its impact.
  • Avoiding food intake 2 hours before sleep can increase growth hormone pulses during sleep.
ADVICE

Iodine and Thyroid Hormone

  • Maintain a balance of iodine and consume iodine-rich foods to optimize thyroid hormone levels.
  • Cruciferous vegetables and boron are goitrogens, requiring increased iodine intake.
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