Erectile dysfunction can be an early indicator of future cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, and early death. Learn more in this conversation between urologist and male reproductive specialist and surgeon Dr. Merrill Matschke and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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🎙 What Dr. Merrill Matschke & Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(00:00) – Intro

(13:24) – The connection between metabolic dysfunction and erectile dysfunction

(21:44) – How ED develops

(33:42) – Let’s talk about oxidative stress

(39:40) – The importance of testosterone levels in insulin sensitivity

(46:21) – The importance of diet, exercise, and sleep

(48:16) – Why is testosterone dropping?

(59:28) – Our healthcare system needs to do better

(01:07:06) – Don’t put treatment off

(01:11:07) – Sleep is crucial

(01:18:59) – Nobody’s perfect

⁠Transcripts & Show Notes⁠

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