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Glutathione is the second most abundant molecule in the body – the first is water!  On today’s podcast I have Dr. Nayan Patel who is a sought after pharmacist, health expert and author of the book, The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. Dr. Patel also serves as adjunct faculty at the University Of Southern California School Of Pharmacy. Dr. Patel is regarded as a global expert on absorbable forms of glutathione, and holds the only patent on a transdermal glutathione. He is also a highly sought-after authority on the critical role that all other antioxidants and endogenous molecules, play in the body. Dr. Patel is a firm believer in providing the body with tools it needs to defend itself and promote a healthy lifestyle that fits the pace of the modern world. Dr. Patel is the go-to pharmacist for many celebrities and health experts. Tony Robbins had this to say about him.  “Dr. Nayan Patel has been a trusted health advisor for mine and Sage’s personal wellness journey. His transformative Glutathione doesn’t deal with quick fixes, but instead with healing the entire body.”  -Tony Robbins Topics covered:  What is Glutathione? How does someone know if they need Glutathione?   How do you test someones Glutathione levels? How can you supplement Glutathione? Topical vs IV vs Oral Supplements vs Glutathione precursors such as NAC.  Are there any natural ways to increase your Glutathione levels? What will improve when you raise your Glutathione levels? What benefit does Glutathione have on the skin? Questions from Instagram followers:   Glutathione as part of Parkinson’s treatment?  I’ve read some information about Glutathione that has been put out by the Michael J Fox foundation what can you tell us about that? I would be interesting in knowing if taking NAC helps increase glutathione levels and how does someone know if they should take NAC or go straight to Glutathione.   Does Liposomol Glutathione work? This podcast is NOT medical advice.   To purchase Dr. Nayan Patel's Glutathione products CLICK HERE  To visit Dr. Nayan Patel's website CLICK HERE To purchase his book Glutathione Revolution CLICK HERE Dr. Patel's INSTAGRAM Dr. Patel's TWITTER To reach Amy Stuttle for questions or comments please email podcast@amystuttle.cpm To visit Victory Men's Health webiste CLICK HERE Victory Men's Health INSTAGRAM

Your gut is linked to nearly every facet of your health, from your immune system to your mood.  On today’s podcast I have Dr. Vincent Pedre, a Board-Certified Internist and author of the book Happy Gut. The book was born out of his work helping countless patients resolve their gut-related health issues and it guides readers on his unique approach to wellbeing by balancing gut health through diet, movement, yoga, breathing exercises and mindfulness. Dr. Pedre is also a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, as well as certified in yoga and Medical Acupuncture. His philosophy and practices are a blend of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. His unique combination of medicine is best defined as a functional, systems-based approach to health. Dr. Pedre has appeared on Dr Oz, Good Morning America, Fox News, The Martha Stewart Show, The Early Show, SiriusXM Doctor Radio, and ABC News Healthy Living.  Topics Covered: The premise of the book Happy Gut. How can people identify if they have an unhappy gut? Is my poop normal?  The negative impact PPI’s have on your gut health.  The gut and brain connection.  The difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy. Are there certain foods that disrupt gut health more commonly than others? When someone experiences bloating after eating what is that telling us? “Gut instincts” what does that really mean? Gluten sensitive but not Celiac disease.  How do food sensitivities present in an individual? Question from Instagram follower:  I would be interested in hearing Dr. Pedre’s thoughts on Ulcerative Colitis as I am now currently suffering with the active disease after being in remission for the last 7 years. This podcast is NOT medical advice.   To visit Dr. Vincent Pedre's website CLICK HERE To purchase his book Happy Gut CLICK HERE Dr. Pedre's INSTAGRAM Dr. Pedre's TWITTER To reach Amy Stuttle for questions or comments please email podcast@amystuttle.cpm To visit Victory Men's Health webiste CLICK HERE Victory Men's Health INSTAGRAM

Women are just as much in need of hormone optimization as men.  Today’s interview is with Dr. Tara Scott known as the “hormone guru” on tiktok. Dr. Scott has over 25 years of experience and 3 board certifications in OB/GYN, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine. While practicing as an OB/GYN Dr. Scott’s empathy for patients experiencing hormone related issues led her to become trained and certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Scott has helped thousands of patients struggling with hormone issues and is passionate about the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy.  Dr. Scott has been speaking and educating for over 10 years and has taught doctors her approach in 5 continents. For her expertise, she has been featured in Women’s Health Magazine, TedX Talks, Shape, The List, Newsweek, and Parents magazine.  Topics Covered: The role of testosterone in women. Explain perimenopause so a man can understand the journey. Menopause: Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, Vaginal Dryness, Low Sex Drive – Do women have to experience all these in menopause or can you treat it?   Are there ways to increase a woman’s sex drive? How do you address painful intercourse? Progesterone is one of the most underestimated hormones. What are some of the contributing factors to increased infertility? Dr. Scott’s personal journey with curing her own endometriosis.  What form of birth control should women use? Should birth control be used to treat acne and irregular cycles? PCOS. Click here to find Dr. Tara Scott on TikTok and on YouTube Click here to learn more about Revitalize - Dr. Tara Scott   Click here to learn more about  Victory Men's Health For questions about today's podcast you can contact Amy Stuttle at podcast@amystuttle.com This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your doctor.

“To master your metabolism you need balance your hormones” is a phrase frequently used by today’s guest, James LaValle. Today’s podcast is with James LaValle, an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist, with over 35 years of clinical experience. LaValle is best known for his expertise in performance health and integrative care with personally seeing thousands of clients over the years. He is author of more than 20 books including, “Cracking the Metabolic Code,” “Nutritional Cost of Drugs,” and his latest book, “Your Blood Never Lies”. LaValle is an appointed facility member for integrative medicine postgraduate program at George Washington University School of Health and Sciences.  His experience spans from the super athlete to individuals struggling with chronic health complaints. He has worked with organizations and athletes from the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Houston Astros, and the best for last the St. Louis Cardinals. LaValle gained national recognition as the National Clinician of the Year in 2012 by the Natural Products Association for his pioneering work in furthering the professional standards of integrative care.  In 2017 he was Educator of the Year for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As clinical co-chair of that society he has trained thousands of healthcare professionals on the value of predictive health and helping medical practices incorporate lifestyle, diet and natural therapies as part of the equation for their patients.  Most recently he was selected to be the Integrative Medicine Program Director for the NFL Hall of Fame Health and Performance Program in 2019. Topics Covered: Nutrition and performance training with professional athletes  Mastering your metabolism by balancing your hormones Concerns about SARMS, “not for human use” peptides, and OTC testosterone boosters  What is causing leaky guy? Testing for food sensitivities  The impact leaky guy has on your brain Taking probiotics when using  Insulin resistance Semaglutide and its place in health optimization clinics  The best peptides on the market such as BPC-157, Tesamorelin, MOTS-c, CJC, Impamorelin  Best bio-hacking tips  This is NOT medical advice.  Talk to your physcian before making in changes to your medication. Book Link - Your Blood Never Lies: How to Read a Blood Test for a Longer, Healthier Life To learn more about the Metabolic Code cloud bases software click here The learn more visit Jim Lavalle's Website Visit Jim Lavalle on twitter Click here to visit Victory Men's Health  

Plastics, Sunscreens, Soy, and Birth Control are all surprising artificial estrogen contributors making us sick, fat and infertile.  Today I interview Dr. Anthony Jay, author of Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making us Fat, Sick, and Infertile. Dr. Jay double majored in Biology and Theology and earned his degree from Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida, where he researched HIV inhibitors. After college, he studied Alzheimer's disease for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. From there Dr. Jay earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine, researching fats, hormones, and cholesterol.  Dr. Jay worked for 3 years as a scientific researcher at Mayo Clinic researching stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light. Currently, he is a DNA health consultant that consults with pro athletes, pro bodybuilders, U.S. Spec Ops, and people like you and me looking to optimize our health. Topics Discussed: What products are surprisingly an estrogenic How does artificial estrogens impact our hormones The importance of our bodies naturally produced estrogen and bio-identical hormone replacement The lowering of “normal” testosterone and thyroid lab reference ranges in men and women Why are we seeing an early onset of puberty The importance of Cholesterol and the impact statins have on Cholesterol Alzheimers Bio-hacking tips The future of stem cells DNA Analysis  Epigenetics Click here to purchase Estrogeneration Click here to learn more about AJ Consulting Click here to watch Dr. Anthony Jay Why I QUIT Mayo Clinic Click here to learn more about  Victory Men's Health For questions about today's podcast you can contact Amy Stuttle at podcast@amystuttle.com This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your doctor. 

*apologies for Dr. Spitz's sound not being as high of quality as what you are use to hearing when I interview other guest.  The audio does improve towards the second half of the podcast.  Today I interview the author of “The Penis Book,” Urologist Dr. Aaron Spitz! Dr. Spitz is not only a urologist and author but he is also a television personality who is frequently called upon to shed light on various men’s health topics. He has appeared on Dr. Phil, the Real Housewives, and he is a frequent guest and part-time co-host on the popular CBS talk show, The Doctors. In 2018, Dr. Spitz was featured in the documentary The Game Changers on Netflix, which shed light on the game-changing effects of a plant-based diet in elite athletes. Dr. Spitz has also authored several peer-reviewed journal articles regarding the treatment for male fertility. He serves as the lead delegate representing all of America’s urologists to the American Medical Association (AMA). In 2020, the American Urological Association, presented Dr. Spitz with The Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Spitz is a national leader in health policy for urologists across the nation. We discuss his five-step plan to maximize penis health that he writes about in “The Penis Book” - A Doctor’s Complete Guide to the Penis – From Size to Function and Everything in Between. 1. Food  2. Sexercises  3. Go Offline/Porn 4. Detox  5. Sleep We also discuss: Kegel exercises for men The average man’s penis size The relationship between shoe size and penis size What is a grower and a shower Should men pee after sex? What kind of underwear should a man wear? Covid’s impact on ED The impact porn has on the brain Plant based eating  Why an audio doppler is not useful in diagnosing a venous leak/erectile dysfunction  The Penis Book on Amazon: The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis--From Size to Function and Everything in Between Paperback Recommended by Dr. Spitz: The China Study on Amazon: The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health Cookbook on Amazon: The New 2023 Engine 2 Diet Cookbook: Guide To Lowers Cholesterol, Burns Away the Pounds, Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health The Game Changers on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840 About The Game Changers - Meeting visionary scientists and top athletes, a UFC fighter embarks on a quest to find the optimal diet for human performance and health. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lewis Hamilton, James Wilks Click here to watch Dr. Spitz on the Dr.'s The Doctors TV Show Click here to visit Dr. Spitz's website Dr. Aaron Spitz Click here to learn more about  Victory Men's Health For questions about today's podcast you can contact Amy Stuttle at podcast@amystuttle.com

On today’s episode I am interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Ruterbusch who is a very well known and respected doctor in this field of medicine. Dr. Ruterbusch is a Board-Certified Osteopathic/Naturopathic Physician who was trained in Sports and Exercise Preventive Medicine.  In this episode Dr. Ruterbusch gives advice on Nutrition, Fitness and Hormone Optimization.   Some of the items discussed are: Intermittent Fasting  The Paleo & Mediterranean “Diet” Pre-Workout & Post-Workout Supplementation   Fitness Mistakes  Cardio vs Strength Training  Tips to Optimize Your Performance  Daily Cialis  Testosterone Injections  The Risks of Hair-Loss Medications Pre-Work Recommendation Link: VPX Powder Dymatize Micronized Creatine Post-Workout Recommendation Link:  Douglas Laboratories Ultra Protein Dialy Cilais: Telemedicine For Daily Cialis Hair-Loss Shampoo: Hair Science Shampoo More on Dr. Ruterbush: Dr. Ruterbusch is a Board-Certified Osteopathic/Naturopathic Physician who was trained in Sports and Exercise Preventive Medicine. He did his Internal Medicine Internship at the National Naval Medical Center.   After graduation he was the Chief Resident, in premier Sports Medicine positions such as the “Olympic Training Center,” SanDiego State University’s Athletic Medicine Program, Detroit Lions Training Camp, Navy Seal Special Warfare Command Medical Department, and the list could go on and on.  Dr. Ruterbusch never stops his education and has earned numerous post-graduate degrees and certifications in Age-Management Medicine, Nutritional/Functional Medicine, Exercise and Sport Science, Holistic and Sports Nutrition, Integrative Medicine, Advanced Fitness and Medical Fitness Specialization and a Strength and Conditioning Specialization. Dr. Ruterbush Email:  jruterbusch@yahoo.com The Official Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine Creatine in Health and Disease   Email me at podcast@amystuttle.com   Victory Men's Health This is NOT medical advice. Consult your personal doctor.

Ladies it is important to support your man on his hormone optimization journey.  Lauren Finnerty, NP and I are going to address some of the misconceptions women have about men when they start taking testosterone.  We are also going to address the importance of understanding what your partner might be dealing with if he has erectile dysfunction and how to navigate that situation in your relationship.   For questions about today's podcast you can contact Amy Stuttle at podcast@amystuttle.com Click here to learn more about  Victory Men's Health

On today’s show I have Lauren Finnerty, a nurse practicer at Victory Men’s Health here to discuss yet another misconception of testosterone therapy and that is the thought that testosterone can cause “thick blood” which can in turn cause a heart attack, stroke or blood clot.  This is misinformation.  Evidence shows the link between testosterone replacement therapy and the increase of hematocrit doesn’t lead to more cardiac or thrombotic events in men.  If you have been told this by a medical provider there is confusion around the difference between erythrocytosis and polycythemia vera. The two conditions are completely different but many medical providers don’t know that increased levels of hematocrit and hemoglobin (blood counts) from testosterone (secondary erythrocytosis) doesn’t cause the same medical issues as polycythemia vera.   This misunderstanding could lead to medical providers taking patients off of their testosterone or cause them to over phlebotomize the patient that could cause the patient to become iron deficient or anemic.  Today we want to arm you with the facts! Studies To Support Today's Conversations:  Adverse effects of testosterone replacement therapy: an update on the evidence and controversy Hemoglobin and testosterone: importance on high altitude acclimatization and adaptation Blood doping and its detection AUA: Testosterone may not deserve its reputation as a cardiovascular culprit Clinical review 1: Adverse effects of testosterone therapy in adult men: a systematic review and meta-analysis Fundamental Concepts Regarding Testosterone Deficiency and Treatment: International Expert Consensus Resolutions A Psychosocial Approach to Erectile Dysfunction: Position Statements from the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM) Dr. Eric and Neal Rouzier, MD discuss all things related to hormone optimization! Episode 5 Hormonal Health with Dr. Neal Rouzier (Part 1) is an introduction to the concepts that everyday people need to know and understand regarding the critical role hormones play in our optimal health. Email me at podcast@amystuttle.com   Victory Men's Health

Semaglutide has recently been proven to induce significant weight loss in patients with obesity that is sustained for as long as the drug is given. Much attention has been given recently to Semaglutide in both scientific circles and in the media because of a landmark article in the New England Journal of Medicine addressing the impact of this medication in a large clinical trial. To explain this medication in detail and how and why it works I have Dr. David Yablonksy on this show.  Topics Discussed Include: What is Semaglutide? What weight loss medications are on the market? Side effect profiles of the weight loss medication on the market? How much weight are patients losing on Semaglutide? How much does the drug cost? Commercial vs compounding Tirzepatide a competitor and how is it performing in clinical trials? How the gut-brain signals, and the concept of a microbiome–gut–brain axis. Studies: Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use OZEMPIC® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for OZEMPIC. Semaglutide 2.4 mg for the Treatment of Obesity: Key Elements of the STEP Trials 1 to 5 Wegovy (semaglutide): a new weight loss drug for chronic weight management The gut–brain axis: Identifying new therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related disorders Metabolic and gut microbiome changes following GLP-1 or dual GLP-1/GLP-2 receptor agonist treatment in diet-induced obese mice Effect of Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo as an Adjunct to Intensive Behavioral Therapy on Body Weight in Adults With Overweight or Obesity The STEP 3 Randomized Clinical Trial   More about Dr. Yablonsky: Dr. David Yablonsky has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is a board-certified internist. Dr. Yablonsky has experience in providing adults with help diagnosing a full range of medical issues including chronic disease management, primary care, hormone optimization, erectile dysfunction, weight loss and vitamin deficiencies. Dr. Yablonsky graduated with honors from Boston University prior to attending the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon completion of medical school, he went on to complete a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York. His past leadership positions include Chief of Medicine, Internal Medicine Section Chief, Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Chairman of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa. Dr. Yablonsky’s focus is on disease prevention and health optimization. He has furthered his training by completing several conferences and courses in age management medicine including the elite training programs of Cenegenics, A4M, AMMG, and the International Peptide Society.   For questions about today's podcast you can contact Amy Stuttle at podcast@amystuttle.com Click here to learn more about  Victory Men's Health