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Hormone Health and Optimization: Exercise, Diet, and Preventative Medicine
TLDR Dr. Kyle Gillette discusses the importance of exercise and diet as medicine, the effects of intermittent fasting and caloric restriction on hormone health, the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, and the role of hormones in social interactions and relationships. He also explores the use of supplements and peptides for hormone optimization and emphasizes the impact of spirituality on overall well-being.
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Dr. Kyle Gillette is a dual-board certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician who specializes in hormone health and optimization, providing a comprehensive approach to total health.
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Dr. Kyle Gillette emphasizes the importance of exercise and diet as medicine, and highlights the significance of preventative medicine and hormone health in overall well-being.
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Intermittent fasting and caloric restriction can have positive effects on hormone health, particularly for individuals who are obese or have metabolic syndrome, but may decrease testosterone levels in young, healthy individuals.
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Testosterone replacement therapy can increase the risk of sleep apnea, especially in individuals who are not hypo-gonadal and are taking higher doses of testosterone.
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DHT is a powerful hormone that binds to the androgen receptor in both men and women, and it helps with motivation and cardiovascular health.
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DHT and its derivatives like masterone and oxandrolone can cause hypertrophy of the heart muscle, but inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT can lead to cardiac remodeling and improved heart health.
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Deutasteride mesotherapy is a promising topical treatment for male pattern baldness that decreases the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the scalp, avoiding negative effects in other tissues sensitive to DHT.
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Enostatol is an insulin sensitizer and a weak anti-androgen, and the type of enostatol matters depending on whether you're male or female, with myoenostatol being a potent androgen inhibitor and dechiroenostatol being an androgen inhibitor in a much lower amount.
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Testosterone supplementation does not cause prostate cancer, but it can promote the growth of existing prostate cancer, so it's important to consider individual risk factors and monitor PSA levels.
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Maintaining prostate health involves avoiding things that can harm it, such as infections and chronic constipation, and incorporating a diet rich in prebiotic fiber and probiotics, while supplements like Solpalmetto and curcumin can be considered for those with a genetic predisposition to enlarged prostates or early prostate cancers.
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Low-dose tadalafil (Cialis) may be used for long-term prostate health, and while it can also benefit women, it is primarily used in men; testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) should be administered in a steady state to avoid side effects, and there are various methods of administration such as injections, topical application, and capsules; aromatase inhibitors are generally unnecessary and can be avoided by implementing lifestyle interventions and using supplements like calcium deglucarate and DIM.
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Supplements that can support healthy testosterone to estrogen ratios include DIM, L-carnitine, todallifil, turkestorone, and ecti-steroids, but their effectiveness may vary depending on individual factors such as estrogen levels and receptor sensitivity.
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Tongkat Ali, or longjack, has multiple mechanisms of action and can potentially decrease sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), increase testosterone, and reduce estrogen, making it a potential supplement for both men and women; however, it may need to be cycled off to be safe, and more research is needed on Fidoja agrestis before long-term consistent administration can be recommended.
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Fidogea and Tonga Ali can be potentially beneficial for individuals with low LH and normal estrogen and prolactin levels, while boron supplementation can help regulate SHBG and lower it for a short period of time.
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L-carnitine can enhance sperm and egg quality and increase rates of conception by acting as a shuttle that helps get fuel into the cell's motor.
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The relationship between hormones and social interactions, including friendships and romantic relationships, is bi-directional and can be optimized by considering the changes in the dopaminergic system over time.
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Spending 100% of the time together in a relationship can lead to a decrease in dopamine and excitement, so purposely building in time apart can help maintain the initial excitement and prevent relationship crises, while the appearance of an infant can lead to hormonal shifts and changes in the relationship dynamic.
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Peptides are a heterogeneous group of compounds, some of which are safe and FDA-approved, while others can be dangerous, and while they can have benefits such as lipolysis and increased lean body mass, there are alternative methods to achieve these benefits, so many people may not need to use peptides unless they have specific conditions or injuries.
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BPC-157 is a body protective compound that increases blood flow and is commonly used for short periods of time to promote healing, while melanotan has FDA-approved clinical uses for hypoactive sexual disorder, lipodystrophy, and a rare genetic condition.
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The sixth pillar of hormone health is spirituality, which encompasses the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul, and can have a profound effect on mental and physical health regardless of religious beliefs or background.
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