Higher tolerance for strong spice is correlated with higher circulating testosterone levels, as testosterone makes effort feel good. Testosterone elevation makes pain more enticing, while lower testosterone levels make effort feel overwhelming.
Andrew Huberman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Andrew is also the host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. www.hubermanlab.com
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