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Dr Tracy Gapin, M.D. | Low Testosterone: Symptoms, Causes & Solutions

Mar 12, 2025
01:00:24

🚨 Testosterone is Dropping – Should We Be Worried? 🚨


Testosterone levels have been plummeting for decades with studies showing a 40-50% drop in free testosterone over the last 20-30 years. But why is this happening? And more importantly - what can men do about it?


Dr. Tracy Gapin, urologist and leading expert in men’s health and performance, unpacks the modern testosterone crisis, the role of environmental toxins, lifestyle, and nutrition, and how small daily decisions may be the key to reclaiming long-term health.


We cover:

⚠️ Hidden Symptoms of low T - do any sound familiar to you?

🧪 Endocrine Disruptors - how plastics, chemicals, and even deodorant may be affecting hormones

🏋️ Strength Training & Hormones - boosting T naturally

🥩 Diet & Hormones - the impact of (stressful) low-carb diets, fasting, and caloric restriction on T levels

đź’‰ Peptides - the growing interest in hormone-supporting peptides for recovery, energy & longevity

🧬 Aging as optional? - how to maintain healthspan & vitality for decades


Dr. Gapin emphasises that tiny daily choices - from what we eat to what we put on our skin - can either support or sabotage our hormones. It’s not about perfection, but about building momentum with the right tiny habits.


Find Dr Tracy Gapin:

Website - get a copy of his book for free, the high performance handbook, and a science-based peptide guide.

YouTube


Mentioned in this episode:

Atrazine induces complete feminization and chemical castration in male African clawed frogs

Age, Disease, and Changing Sex Hormone Levels in Middle-Aged Men

Temporal trends in sperm count

Testosterone deficiency and cardiovascular mortality

The Effect of Testosterone on CV Disease and CV Risk Factors in Men

Role of Testosterone in the Treatment of CV Disease


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