5 Major Testosterone Disruptors

Testosterone…men need it! Testosterone is the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, and red blood cell production.   When levels of testosterone drop below levels that are healthy, they can lead to conditions like insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and vascular risk. It contributes to muscle loss, bone loss, and anemia. Symptoms may also include depressed mood, reduced motivation, fatigue, and loss of libido. A substantial body of evidence indicates that coronary artery disease incidence and severity are inversely correlated with testosterone levels. I sat down with Anna Griffith to discuss a course of action to alleviate low testosterone causes through specific lifestyle changes.  In this episode we discuss 5 major testosterone disruptors that she commonly sees in her male patients. We dive into hair loss medications, sleep, plastic, oral testosterone boosters and micronutrients. Anna Griffith, DNP of Victory Men’s Health is an ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Anna continues her education through a broad array of anti-aging societies such as A4M, AMMG, and Seeds scientific research and performance. The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only. Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21154195/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32033719/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25871957/ Check out Victory Men’s Health and connect on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram. Access resources featuring Dr. Shanna Swan, including the conversation Amy recommended.