Testosterone levels have dropped by nearly 50% over the past 40 years, creating ripple effects in metabolism, mood, fertility, and longevity. In this episode, you’ll learn why hormones are declining across both men and women, the hidden role of endocrine disruptors, and how lifestyle, TRT, and new oral formulations are changing the conversation about hormone health. Discover the metabolic, cardiovascular, and brain benefits of testosterone and what myths need to be debunked once and for all.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Testosterone decline over the last 40 years and why it matters

[03:27] Causes of low testosterone: obesity, endocrine disruptors, poor sleep

[06:09] Symptoms and metabolic consequences of testosterone deficiency

[09:45] Can lifestyle changes restore testosterone without TRT?

[15:09] How low testosterone shows up in women and its health impacts

[17:01] History of testosterone therapy, stigma, and FDA regulation

[22:16] Current TRT options: injectables, pellets, gels, and compounded creams

[33:06] Innovation in oral testosterone and SHBG reduction

[42:00] Fertility, LH/FSH suppression, and pilot study data

[55:33] Testosterone’s connection to longevity, chronic disease, and healthspan

[58:23] Myths about cardiovascular risk, prostate cancer, and testosterone use

[01:00:51] Hormones as a foundation of health and how to get tested

Guest: Shalin Shah

Website: https://kaisertrex.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetabolicceo

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Host: Orshi McNaughton

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