1min snip

The Dr. Hyman Show cover image

Testosterone 101: What Every Man (And Woman) Needs To Know

The Dr. Hyman Show

NOTE

Understand Hormones to Restore Balance

Loss of muscle mass and unwanted fat gain can signal underlying hormonal imbalances. Key markers to investigate include estrogen levels and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Elevated estradiol relative to testosterone and high SHBG suggest that free testosterone is being bound, indicating potential over-aromatization. Utilizing advanced hormone testing, like the Dutch profile, reveals how hormones interact and metabolize, offering insights not available through traditional testing methods. Addressing these hormonal issues can lead to significant improvements in health, along with considering other factors such as sleep apnea.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode