EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 17 MIN
Testosterone Therapy: Muscle Boost or Health Gamble?
from Always Adaptive · host Randall
In this episode, I break down the science and controversy behind testosterone use, both the gains and the consequences. We’re not just talking gym talk here. One study I highlight shows that men who didn’t even train gained more muscle on testosterone than guys who were lifting without it. That’s a serious statement about what this compound can do. But the flip side? Increased hemoglobin, PSA levels, and early signs of cardiovascular risk. Nothing is completely safe, especially when it’s powerful enough to override nature.I’m not here to tell you what to do with your body. If you’re using testosterone, be honest about it. If you're considering it, understand what you’re getting into. Testosterone might be a cheat code, but like any shortcut, it comes with a cost.If you decide to get on or stay on testosterone, I’m hoping this video motivates you to start monitoring your hemoglobin/hematocrit, your PSA, and plaque score more closely. Coordinate with your doctor about these metrics and if they’re not concerned about it, send them this video.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:22 Test without Lifting Builds More Muscle Than Natty Lifters07:33 Same Study, Concerning Hemoglobin Results09:15 Non Calcified Plaque Buildup in Testosterone Groups12:03 Adverse Events from the Testosterone Trials13:23 Critical Thinking and Logical Consistency14:48 Final ThoughtsReferences in the Video:Lifting Testosterone Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199607043350101TTrials Cardiovascular Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2603929#google_vignette Adverse Events from TTrials (adverse events are towards the bottom): https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/39/3/369/4924422?login=falseCoaching inquiries email me at [email protected] or visit alwaysadaptive.com
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In this episode, I break down the science and controversy behind testosterone use, both the gains and the consequences. We’re not just talking gym talk here. One study I highlight shows that men who didn’t even train gained more muscle on testosterone than guys who were lifting without it. That’s a serious statement about what this compound can do. But the flip side? Increased hemoglobin, PSA levels, and early signs of cardiovascular risk. Nothing is completely safe, especially when it’s powe...
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