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Testosterone replacement therapy can be useful and it has the potential to drastically improve quality of life of those who need it when it is used correctly. However, many men who begin topical testosterone are given too much of the hormone. Explanations for this erroneous tendency are rooted in incorrect dosing principles that have been established on false assumptions, misconceptions, invalid conclusions and aggressive marketing instead of physiology and science. Why are testosterone replacement standards and prescribing processes so frequently misguided? Testosterone Overdose Begins With Incorrect Dosing Principles For topical application, a physiologic daily dose of any sex steroid (in...

In this article you will find more information about andropause and its effect on men’s life. The first thing a man entering andropause generally notices is a subtle downward shift in strength and energy as hormone levels taper off. Muscle tone and stamina are the first to go, and he starts to gain weight and that “spare tyre.” He may also develop a voracious appetite and food cravings he never had before. As symptoms kick in at mid-life, hormone testing can identify hidden imbalances that complicate symptoms of andropause and contribute to rapid ageing. The majority of men in the...

Food is medicine. It’s well understood that the food we eat provides the amino acids, micronutrients (e.g. vitamins and minerals) and macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) we need to sustain our lives. However, it may come as a surprise to know that some foods contain more than just the amino acid precursors to neurotransmitters — they actually contain high levels of some neurotransmitters themselves, like serotonin and dopamine. For some people, a diet rich in those foods that are high in neurotransmitters lends just the balance they need to feel well in lieu of psychotropic medication. As an example, someone...

DHEA and DHEA-S are the most abundant steroid hormones in the body and play a critical role in brain health, mood regulation, and cognitive function. This article explains the biochemical distinction between the two, how they act as neurosteroids, and why measuring DHEA-S is the gold standard for assessing adrenocortical activity.