Testosterone is often linked to aggression, but probably not in the way you think. In reality, low testosterone can lead to higher aggression—those with low T levels try to assert themselves through anger, outbursts, and erratic behavior. In contrast, high-testosterone individuals tend to display controlled aggression. The alpha male moves with confidence. He’s unshaken by…
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic effects of two energy restricted diets differing in nutrient quality: a 12-week randomized controlled trial in subjects with abdominal obesity A high nutrient quality 25% energy restriction diet is more…
I’ve always been an advocate of functional endocrinology, first and foremost, before hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you want to optimize your hormones, make sure to eat right, sleep right and exercise right, and use some key nutritional supplements before you resort to drugs, but there’s no doubt that HRT can provide benefits. A recent…
Back in 2000, I had the chance to spend time with Dr. Mel Siff at his ranch in Colorado. He shared many secrets on advanced recovery techniques, including contrast hydrotherapy. Here are a few key points he mentioned: According to Siff, “it is not simply the temperature of a given modality, but also the level…
Food can have a dramatic effect on testosterone. Soy, for example, can soak up testosterone like a sponge. It increases levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), which binds to testosterone and renders it inactive. The isoflavones in soy also bind strongly to androgen receptors, blocking free testosterone and even inducing estrogen-like effects in the body….
Testosterone is linked to aggression, but perhaps not in the way you think it is. Contrary to popular belief, high levels of aggression may be a result of low levels of testosterone. Those with low testosterone levels try to assert themselves through aggression and they fly off the handle quite easily. On the other hand,…
DHEA: Effects and Best Practices JP: Many people are taking DHEA these days. Is it true that after a month of DHEA use, it will increase estrogen levels in males and testosterone levels in females? Dr. S: That’s true, though the effect depends on the dosage and the individual. You don’t want to start the…
Many people don’t know that Dr. Eric Serrano and I correspond almost daily. He’s a wealth of knowledge—always sharing insights, answering my questions, and sending over a dozen research papers each week. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting him in Ohio, spending time at his home, and meeting up when he’s in town for meals…
Q: What’s the deal with testosterone? I just got the results of some recent blood work, and all my testosterone levels (total, free, and bioavailable) are low. Do you think I’m experiencing pregnenolone steal that everyone’s talking about these days? Should I push the doc for medication? I don’t want this to affect my training!…