Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician specializing in family and obesity medicine, shares his expertise on hormone optimization for men. He discusses the impacts of puberty and aging on hormone levels. Topics include actionable lifestyle changes, the effects of nutrition and exercise, and insights into supplements like tongkat ali and creatine. Gillett also addresses the importance of monitoring hormone health through bloodwork, along with the implications of prescription therapies and how behaviors like stress and substance use affect testosterone levels.

In this riveting talk, Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine, shares valuable insights on hormone optimization. He covers the crucial role hormones play in mood, relationships, and overall vitality. Discover how diet, exercise, and even sleep quality affect hormone levels. Gillett delves into testosterone's influence on fertility and aging, the interplay of fasting and growth hormone, and the significant health implications of hormonal balance, including tips for lifestyle choices that enhance well-being.

Dr. Kyle Gillett, a family practice specialist in hormone optimization, discusses the importance of hormone balance for men's health. He sheds light on what qualifies as low testosterone and how to accurately test levels. The conversation explores causes of testosterone decline, notably links to birth control and historical events. Dr. Gillett also shares effective supplements for raising testosterone while managing estrogen levels. He highlights strategies for young men to prepare for long-term hormonal health and the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy.

Dr. Kyle Gillett, a family practice and hormone optimization expert, dives into the nuances of male hormonal health. He discusses not only low testosterone levels but also the importance of hormone balance. Uncover the surprising societal factors linked to declining testosterone and explore effective strategies for hormonal optimization. Dr. Gillett highlights lifestyle changes and supplements that can help raise testosterone while addressing excess estrogen. He also demystifies testosterone replacement therapy, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches to achieve optimal health.

Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician specializing in family and obesity medicine, shares his expertise on hormone health and holistic wellness. He delves into the six essential pillars for optimizing hormones, including diet, sleep, and stress management. The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle changes over medications for long-term health. Gillett also discusses the connection between gut health and hormonal balance, offering practical strategies for improving metabolic health and emphasizing personalized nutrition for men and women.

Today on the show, we have Dr. Kyle Gillett, a renowned advocate for holistic individualized care. With his vast expertise spanning preventive medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, infertility, precision medicine, and genomics, Dr. Gillett passionately believes in a comprehensive approach to achieving optimal health. In this conversation, we delve deep into the core principles of his practice, centered around the concept of the 6 pillars of optimal health. Focusing on understanding the intricate balance of hormones, we explore the transformative power of hormone optimization and when it's ideal to begin blood work. Additionally, we tackle the crucial topic of finding the right doctor for hormone replacement therapy, unraveling the importance of shared decision-making and an evidence-based, patient-centered approach. BPN Key Lime Protein: https://bit.ly/bpnkeylime (code NICKBARE10 to save 10%) Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Kyle here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kylegillettmd/  YT: https://youtube.com/@gilletthealth  Clinic: https://gilletthealth.com/ Topics: (00:00) Intro (1:38) Kyle’s background (5:17) Comprehensive blood panels (10:17) Beneficiary of critical thinkers (11:47) Increase of interest vs. issues (14:31) Six pillars of optimal health (22:00) Diet and exercise fix most health conditions (26:24) Optimal diet for everyone (27:30) Hormone optimization through diet (30:08) Individualized diet approach (31:26) Precision medicine (33:46) Gut health complexities (38:55) Increasing gut motility (42:40) Effective probiotics (48:03) Diversified diet (49:41) Exercise protocols (51:23) Impact of endurance training on hormones (1:00:25) Sleep cycles and circadian rhythm (1:03:13) Best time for sunlight (1:04:27) Red light therapy (1:05:13) Optimizing sleep and sunlight (1:09:05) Tips for sleep in a caloric deficit (1:11:58) Stress management (1:16:39) Spiritual health (1:21:43) Male vs. female hormone optimization (1:25:03) Issues of contraceptive methods (1:31:51) Issues of tele-doc for HRT (1:35:19) Optimal male hormone health (1:38:14) Determining the ability to build muscle (1:44:13) Factors to consider before taking synthetic hormones (1:48:17) Accessibility and use of TRT (1:51:56) Why do most individuals utilize HRT (1:55:10) Finding the right doctor (1:57:14) The right age to start blood work (2:00:27) Age of declining testosterone

Dr. Mark Hyman is a bestselling author and founder of the UltraWellness Center, while Dr. Kyle Gillet specializes in obesity and preventative medicine, and Dr. Jason Fung is a leading expert on intermittent fasting. They dive into the complexities of sustainable weight loss, uncovering how sugar influences hunger and fat supports fat burning. The trio highlights the importance of personalized dietary choices, mindfulness in eating, and the science behind intermittent fasting as a powerful tool for managing weight and boosting metabolic health.

Dr. Kyle Gillett discusses the effects of endurance training on hormones, optimizing hormone levels, and his 6 pillars of health. Topics include low FSH, low estradiol, TRT pros & cons, impact of body fat percentage on overtraining, blue zones, weightlifting, intermittent fasting, and growth hormones.

On this week’s episode, our VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes is joined by health expert Dr. Kyle Gillett. Dr. Gillett is a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health. He leads the Gillett Health clinic where he preaches a holistic approach to health and believes each person requires precise attention to their body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health. Kristen and Kyle will discuss Dr. Gillett’s path to medicine (2:40), what are hormones (5:21), conditions caused by hormonal imbalances (6:55), heart rate and homeostasis (9:32), how hormones impact exercise performance (12:30), the entry point into resistance training (15:13), the connection between sleep and body composition (17:55), exercise and metabolic function (20:50), Zone 2 and Zone 5 cardio work (24:00), fueling the body and staying balanced (26:40), protein and hormone optimization (30:05), hormone health and sleep (37:55), tips to get better restorative sleep (41:40), intentional stress vs. unintentional stress (44:10), creatine and supplements that impact strain (48:35), and melatonin, magnesium, and other supplements Kyle focuses on for health (52:15).Resources:Gillett HealthThe Gillett Health PodcastSupport the showFollow WHOOPwww.whoop.comTrial WHOOP for FreeInstagramTikTokXFacebookLinkedIn Follow Will AhmedInstagramXLinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes Instagram LinkedIn

Dr. Kyle Gillett discusses TRT, cortisol balancing, and repairing metabolism. Topics include personalized TRT regimens, lifestyle interventions, cellular aging optimization, thyroid and adrenal balance, and metabolism repair. The podcast explores endocrine disruptors, acid reflux triggers and treatments, cellular health for longevity, GLP-1 analog usage, and anti-aging interventions.