Will reishi, turmeric, or curcumin tank my testosterone? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #298

Short answer: Probably not. Animal studies showing a difference use huge doses in an unrealistic context. Human studies show they don’t at doses used. Human effect on PSA is vulnerable to regression to the mean and thoroughly unconvincing.

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• What to do about persistent SIBO?
• Are there toxicity concerns for intravenous B vitamins?
• Should zinc be taken apart from oral rehydration salts?
• Why would magnesium cause erratic heartbeat, bad dreams, and tinnitus?
• How do you know if you have low stomach acid?
• What is a good sweetener to replace granulated sugar?
• Do I need to eat foods with calcium every day?
• What bread do I eat?
• Should you take vitamin D for COVID prevention if you have a history of hypercalcemia?
• What to do about extreme CFS, depression, anxiety, and brain fog when nothing seems to work.
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