The Gillett Health Podcast The Low Testosterone Crisis
Oct 17, 2025
Dive into the low testosterone crisis with intriguing insights on historical trends and modern lifestyle factors. Discover how obesity, sleep apnea, and even smoking influence testosterone levels in unexpected ways. The hosts dissect decade-by-decade data, tackling the complexities of interpreting studies and health impacts. They share practical tips on testing and lifestyle adjustments to combat declining testosterone, while noting global patterns and teasing a discussion on the fertility crisis. It's an eye-opening conversation about men's health!
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Testosterone Decline Is Real But Nuanced
- Male testosterone levels have declined over recent decades but the drop is not as catastrophic as some claims suggest.
- Confounders like BMI, smoking, and SHBG change how averages should be interpreted.
Smoking Raises Measured Testosterone
- Smoking paradoxically associates with higher measured testosterone in some datasets, complicating trends over time.
- Higher SHBG in leaner populations historically raised total testosterone comparisons with modern cohorts.
Cigar Smoking And Voice Change
- Kyle Gillett mentions taking up cigar smoking and jokingly links it to a deeper voice and testosterone effects.
- He references Liver King as an example of voice change after smoking for social-media persona.