Overcoming The Testosterone Decline

05/04/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Overcoming The Testosterone Decline | Dr. Patrick DenardIn this essential episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Denard tackles the critical issue of declining testosterone levels in men as they age. Discover the shocking statistics from the Baltimore Study of Aging, showing testosterone drops by 9% in your 50s, accelerating to a staggering 91% decline by your 80s. Learn why this matters for your mood, muscle mass, and sex drive.Dr. Denard reveals three evidence-based strategies to maintain healthy testosterone levels without immediately resorting to hormone therapy:- Why resistance training must be at 70-100% of your max to boost testosterone by 25%- The optimal sleep window (between 6-8 hours) for maximum testosterone production- How diet affects your levels and why intermittent fasting might be lowering yoursWith compelling research showing higher testosterone levels are associated with a 40% reduction in cardiac risk, this information is vital for every man looking to maintain energy, strength and vitality throughout life.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction to testosterone decline00:02:08 The critical role of testosterone00:04:29 Strategy #1: Strength training approach00:07:52 Strategy #2: Sleep optimization00:09:03 Strategy #3: Diet considerations00:15:50 Key takeaways for optimal healthSTUDIES CITED:- Baltimore Study of Aging (Johns Hopkins) PMID: 11158037- Resistance exercise testosterone increase study PMID: 15831061- Testosterone exercise response timing study PMID: 21058750- 2024 Sleep study (8,748 patients) PMID: 37452666- Intermittent fasting testosterone effects PMID: 35684143- Plant-based diet testosterone impact PMID: 38116769- 2025 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey PMID: 39756885SPONSOR: Complete Surgical NutritionCompleteSurgicalNutrition.com