A lot of people think they can just go on TRT with no real reason for it. Why is it important to be sure there’s an actual need first? What factors can you control to reduce your risk of pituitary insult? What are the other options you can exhaust before considering TRT? On this episode, Dr. Rob Kominiarek joins us to talk about the importance of taking the decision to go on TRT very seriously.

No hormone is going to overcome poor dietary habits and lack of exercise. -Dr. Rob Kominiarek

Three Takeaways

People who use black market hormones mess up their Hypothalamic–pituitary axis, sometimes permanently.
Decrease the amount of alcohol you consume, as it interferes with pituitary function.

At the start of the show, Dr. Rob shared what led him down the path of hormone optimization and age management. Next, we talked about some of the factors that cause pituitary insult and how to avoid them. We also talked about the importance of dialing everything else in before you go on TRT.

We also discussed:

The difference between strenuous exercise and invigorating exercise
How different people react to hormone optimization differently
Why Dr. Rob is a huge proponent for DHEA and Pregnenolone

Being strategic with supplementation and hormones is important. TRT isn’t just a fast solution that fits everyone. In a lot of cases there are several avenues that can be exhausted before hormone optimization. Decrease your alcohol consumption and blue light exposure. Lower stress levels and take good care of yourself. If you still have a need for TRT, that’s when you can talk to a doctor about further steps.

Guest Bio Dr. Rob is a bestselling author and physician with an expertise in Interventional Age Management Medicine and BioIdentical Hormone Optimization. Interventional Medicine focuses on optimizing your health and enhancing your quality of life while simultaneously reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, bone fractures, dementia, and other disorders of aging. Go to renewhealth.com or find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkominiarek/.

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