The Science of Erectile Dysfunction and Unexpected Ways to Treat It

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Get Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives A decrease in libido or difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection during sex are tell-tale signs of erectile dysfunction, and they can be uncomfortable to address. Sure, aging and performance anxiety are part of the story, but believe it or not, erectile dysfunction is not just about sexual health. It’s often the first clue of bigger health issues. In this episode of my Health Bites series, I explore the root causes of erectile dysfunction, delving into the limitations of conventional medicine, the little blue pill, and how we can utilize the power of Functional Medicine by making changes to our diet, lifestyle, and even trying things like supplements, peptides, and hormone therapy.  This episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Rupa Health. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. In this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (4:34 / 2:04) The root cause of low testosterone (9:38 / 7:08) The conventional medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction (11:51 / 9:21) How do Viagra and ED drugs work? (16:34 / 14:04) The Functional Medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction: diagnostic testing (18:58 / 16:28) Root causes of sexual dysfunction (29:42 / 27:12) Diet, lifestyle, and supplements to improve sexual dysfunction (42:22 / 39:52)