

Performance-enhancing Agents: Dangerous Territory or the Trick to a Longer, Healthier Life? w/Victor Black
Jun 22, 2021
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DHT: The Misunderstood Hormone
- DHT has been unfairly demonized for its perceived negative effects on prostate health and hair loss.
- Current research suggests that DHT's role in these issues is not as straightforward as previously thought.
Androgens and Hair Loss: A Complex Relationship
- Androgens, including DHT, can promote or accelerate hair loss depending on pre-existing conditions of the hair follicle.
- Elevated androgens don't directly cause hair loss, but they can exacerbate it if the conditions are right.
Multifactorial Approach to Hair Loss
- Address hair loss by identifying and mitigating multiple contributing factors, not just DHT.
- Create a list of stimulatory and inhibitory factors for hair growth, and address each item individually.