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EPI 164: Hormone Optimization Pioneer Dr. Sergey Dzugan. Is High Cholesterol Actually Good For You? A Warning About Statins + How Balancing Hormones Is The Key To Health & Anti-Aging
Sep 10, 2024
Dr. Sergey Dzugan, a pioneer in hormone optimization and former Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, brings his extensive knowledge to the discussion. He challenges the misconceptions around cholesterol, emphasizing its vital role in hormone production. The importance of regular blood tests and personalized hormone optimization is highlighted, especially for aging individuals. Dr. Dzugan also investigates the dangers of statins and explains how testosterone levels impact overall health, including heart health and hair loss.
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- Dr. Dzugan highlights the significance of hormonal optimization in enhancing vitality and managing age-related health issues, particularly for individuals over 40.
- He challenges traditional views on cholesterol by asserting it is vital for hormone production and often elevated due to hormonal deficiencies.
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Dr. Zugin's Background and Philosophy
Dr. Zugin, a cardiovascular surgeon, emphasizes the importance of incorporating vitamins, supplements, and hormones into medical practice, stemming from his extensive training that included pharmacology and compounding medications. Upon moving to the United States, he was surprised to find that many important supplements were not regarded as medicine. His work in a cancer clinic highlighted the use of anabolic hormones to help combat the weight loss experienced by patients in the catabolic phase of cancer. Dr. Zugin asserts that restoring optimal body physiology is crucial for health and longevity, as conventional medicine often overlooks the role of nutrition and hormonal balance.
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