A lot of people are in dire need of optimization, but they are being ignored and overlooked. What are some of the biggest failings of modern medicine that are causing this problem? What should doctors be paying attention to? How can we start fighting for the men that desperately need our help? On this episode, we have roundtable with Dr. Keith Nichols, Dr. Merrill Matschke, and Dr. Rob Kominiarek to talk about how medicine is falling short when it comes to deciding who gets treated.

Three Takeaways

It’s very possible to have a high level of testosterone and still have symptoms of deficiency.
Data and big studies do a disservice to the optimization conversation because everyone is unique.
Doctors aren’t being trained to avoid the occurrence of problems.
If we could take a preventative approach to medicine, people could live healthier and lessen medical costs.

At the start of the show, Dr. Nichols shared on testosterone resistance theory and how it’s overlooked in the media. We talked about the importance of paying attention to symptoms instead of numbers. The doctors shared how there’s no correlation between a number and the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency. We also talked about the lack of physician awareness of metformin.

We also discussed:

The importance of investing in your health
The negative effects of alcohol
The problems with cell phones, video games and other devices

There are many factors that can interfere with metabolism and action of testosterone, which is why it’s possible for a man with “normal” numbers to still experience symptoms of deficiency. Unfortunately today’s doctors are so obsessed with studies and lab results, they aren’t paying attention to the living, breathing patients in front of them. It’s important that doctors stop fearing the numbers and consider what’s at stake if more men don’t get their hormones optimized.

Ask Jay & Jim: Testosterone Resistance & Why the Numbers Don’t Tell Us Anything w/Dr. Keith Nichols, Dr. Merrill Matschke & Dr. Rob Kominiarek