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Podcast: Women Want Strong Men
Episode: 5 Major Testosterone Disruptors
Description: Testosterone…men need it! Testosterone is the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, and red blood cell production. Â
When levels of testosterone drop below levels that are healthy, they can lead to conditions like insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and vascular risk. It contributes to muscle loss, bone loss, and anemia. Symptoms may also include depressed mood, reduced motivation, fatigue, and loss of libido. A substantial body of evidence indicates that coronary artery disease incidence and severity are inversely correlated with testosterone levels.
I sat down with Anna Griffith to dis...