How to Optimize Testosterone Levels for Longevity with Jay Campbell #352
Sep 5, 2023
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Jay Campbell, expert in testosterone optimization for longevity, discusses natural ways to optimize testosterone levels, meat quality and pesticide regulations, understanding estradiol and removing toxins for children's health, the importance of estrogen in the body, and optimizing testosterone for longevity.
Optimizing estradiol levels in men on testosterone therapy requires finding a doctor who understands the importance of allowing estrogen to fall to its natural level and addressing factors such as body fat and environmental estrogens.
To optimize health and performance, it is crucial to follow non-negotiable practices such as proper sleep, regular blood work, insulin control, regular exercise, and rituals of stillness and mindfulness.
Taking control of one's time and managing arousal states are key factors in achieving optimal functioning, involving auditing daily activities, prioritizing exercise and relaxation, and managing stress levels effectively through arousal control.
Deep dives
Understanding the Impact of Estrogen on Testosterone Optimization
Therapeutic testosterone converts to estrogen through the aromatase enzyme, which confers protection to biological systems. However, many doctors prescribe aromatase inhibitors along with testosterone, undermining the benefits of estrogen. It is crucial to find a doctor who understands the importance of allowing estrogen to fall to its natural level. The protective level of estradiol in men on testosterone therapy is between 70 and 100. Moreover, it is essential to address factors that can influence estradiol levels, such as body fat and environmental estrogens. Losing body fat and reducing exposure to environmental estrogens can help optimize estradiol levels.
Non-Negotiables for Optimal Health and Performance
To optimize health and performance, certain non-negotiable practices should be followed. These include getting proper sleep, getting regular blood work to assess hormone levels, living in insulin control by managing carbohydrate consumption, engaging in regular exercise to build muscle and strengthen the heart, and practicing rituals of stillness and mindfulness for mental and emotional well-being.
State Control and Lifestyle Balance for Optimal Functioning
Taking control of one's time and managing arousal states are key factors in achieving optimal functioning. Owning one's time involves auditing daily activities to determine how time is spent. Prioritizing activities such as exercise, meditation, and quality relaxation is essential. Additionally, arousal control allows for managing stress levels effectively, leading to heightened focus, productivity, and calmness. Striving for balance in daily routine and emotional well-being plays a crucial role in overall physical and mental health.
Misunderstanding of High Estrogen Symptoms
High estrogen symptoms often misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, symptoms such as nipple sensitivity, water retention, and mood imbalances are not always attributed to high estrogen levels. Instead, they can stem from high visceral body fat and inflammation. In therapeutic testosterone users, addressing these underlying factors, such as reducing body fat and managing inflammation, can help alleviate these symptoms.
Optimizing testosterone injections
Injecting testosterone subcutaneously into visceral body fat can cause cytokine storms, especially in individuals with belly fat. Injecting into the muscle can somewhat avoid this, but high estrogen symptoms may still persist.
Importance of exercise and cardio for testosterone optimization
Exercise, particularly cardio, is essential for optimizing testosterone naturally. Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the aortic valve and vasculature, reducing the risk of heart diseases and heart events. Sweating and physical activity help excrete excess estrogens and promote overall hormonal balance.
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Did you know that testosterone levels have been dropping by 1% yearly since 1982?
I hear from guys ALL THE TIME that they're lacking energy, have low motivation, low sex drive and are constantly overeating... and I let them know:
This is common but NOT NORMAL.
While it's not your fault, it IS your responsibility to take action moving forward.
Because every year that goes by will make things even harder to change and your life will become a series of starts and stops into old age, rather than a smooth progression into your prime.
So that's why I invited my friend, and one of the world's foremost TRT experts onto the show: the author of The Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible, Jay Campbell.
Jay is a 5x international best selling author, men’s physique champion, and founder of the Jay Campbell Brand and Podcast. Recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on hormonal optimization and therapeutic peptides, Jay has dedicated his life to teaching men and women how to fully optimize their health while also instilling the importance of raising their consciousness.
This episode takes a deep dive into how to naturally optimize your own T levels, whether or not to take aromatase inhibitors, and the steps to negate the all-too-common effects of today's environment on your physiology...
Plus, we discuss the MOST important actions to help your children protect their health - it's our job as fathers and leaders to set the example.