Dr. Tracy Gapin discusses Optimizing Men’s Health with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

Optimizing Men’s Health and Longevity with Dr. Tracy Gapin In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz discusses men’s health optimization and longevity with Dr. Tracy Gapin, founder of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine. Dr. Gapin, a board-certified urologist with over 25 years of experience, transitions from traditional healthcare to an integrative medical model focusing on epigenetics, hormone optimization, and personalized health strategies. The discussion covers the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring, the role of wearable technology, and the significance of personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to genetics. Dr. Gapin also highlights the epidemic of low testosterone levels in men, the relevance of free testosterone, and the emerging role of peptide therapies in enhancing health outcomes.   00:00 Introduction to Rational Wellness Podcast 00:26 Meet Dr. Tracy Gapin: Men’s Health Expert 01:11 Dr. Gapin’s Journey to Integrative Medicine 02:15 The Importance of Epigenetics and Hormones 04:33 Personalized Nutrition and Genetic Testing 18:13 The Role of Wearable Technology in Health 25:43 Comparing Dexcom and Libre: Accuracy and Preferences 26:29 Understanding Hormone Testing and the Testosterone Epidemic 30:31 The Importance of Free Testosterone 33:56 Testosterone Administration Methods 40:22 The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone in Men 43:18 The Benefits of DHEA and Pregnenolone 45:19 Growth Hormone and Peptides 49:29 Conclusion and Resources  

Dr. Tracy Gapin is men’s health optimization and longevity expert.  He’s the founder of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine and a board-certified urologist with over 25 years experience. He’s a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and his website is DrTracyGapin.com.  He recommends going to GapinInstitute.com/launch.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.