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The Connection Between Men's Heart Health and Testosterone
Posted by Behcet Bicakci on
Author: Dr. Alison McAllister Men's Heart Health and Testosterone: Separating Fact from Fiction In recent times, the media has been abuzz with discussions on men's heart health and the role of testosterone therapy. Reports have raised concerns about potential links between testosterone treatment and heart attacks, prompting physicians to reevaluate the use of testosterone supplementation in men. To gain a better understanding of this complex issue, it's essential to delve deeper into the scientific study that has triggered these debates (referenced at the end of this post) (1).The study in question examined 55,593 men who initiated testosterone therapy. Among these...
Testing Urinary Neurotransmitters? Avoid the Big 5 Food
Posted by Ben White on
Discover how certain foods rich in serotonin and dopamine — including bananas, walnuts, pineapples, avocados, and nut butters — can interfere with urinary neurotransmitter testing and lead to false-positive results. Learn why proper test preparation matters, how neurotransmitter urine analysis is interpreted, and how combined neurotransmitter and cortisol testing can provide deeper insight into mood, stress, brain chemistry, and hormonal balance.