The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Your Penis Is a Longevity Organ (Here's How to Hack It) : 1430

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Mar 12, 2026
Dr. Justin Houman, a fellowship-trained urologist and Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai specializing in men's health and sexual medicine. He tackles why modern testosterone has collapsed, links low testosterone to mood and metabolic risks, explores fertility-preserving hormone strategies, reviews regenerative penile therapies and shockwave treatment, and recommends lifestyle, drug, and timing hacks for vascular and reproductive health.
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Treat Testosterone Based On Symptoms Not Just Lab Values

  • Treat testosterone by symptoms not just numbers; many feel great with mid-range labs.
  • Houman aims for >500 ng/dL usually and adjusts by body size and symptom response.
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Begin With Specific Supplements To Support Testosterone

  • Start supplements like ashwagandha, tongkat ali, and fadogia agrestis to support T and cortisol balance.
  • Ashwagandha helps sleep and stress; different men respond variably to tongkat and fadogia.
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Use Shockwave Therapy To Restore Erectile Blood Flow

  • Use shockwave therapy to regenerate penile blood vessels and reverse age-related fibrosis for lasting erectile improvement.
  • Houman describes microtrauma from high-energy sound waves promoting new blood vessel growth.
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