Ep 16 Treating LOW T with Hormone Therapy with Carissa Alinat, PhD

Send us Fan MailOn today’s Strong by Design episode Coach Chris sits down with Dr. Carissa Alinat who is an expert in the field of hormone therapies. Together they discuss the benefits of getting blood work done to analyze your testosterone levels. Many men suffer from low testosterone levels and may not know it. Low sex drive, a decrease in muscle mass and depression are all symptoms of low testosterone. Tune in to find out more about testosterone replacement therapies. TEXT "TESTO” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 7 worst testosterone killers "Testosterone is an anabolic steroid. That means that it promotes growth. So when guys have low testosterone they sometimes experience a decrease in muscle mass. It can also affect weight gain and fat loss as well." -Dr. Carissa Alinat   Love the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Looking to win some FREE critical bench gear??? Here's How... Write an awesome five-star review on iTunes for the podcast. Check out @thecriticalbench podcast highlight story on Instagram to see if you have won. If you are a winner make sure to DM us. Time Stamps: 2:27 Coach Chris’s personal struggle with low testosterone 4:42 What is a normal testosterone level for men 7:15 What happens when you get your blood tested 9:15 The dangers of treating yourself 10:12 How testosterone levels can affect your sperm count 11:26 Is testosterone a steroid? 16:10 The difference between HRT and TRT 20:21 Common symptoms of low testosterone 23:09 Lifestyle changes that can increase your T levels   Resources 7 Worst Testosterone Killers Connect with Dr. Carissa Alinat Facebook Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube Support the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com