HealthDads is a podcast in partnership with VeeDads, focused on health advocacy for dads, providing support and building confidence in health. In this episode, Ryan Turner, RD, CSSD, discusses the topic of age-related low testosterone in men, emphasizing the importance of awareness and self-advocacy. Ryan explores the signs and symptoms of low testosterone, such as reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and muscle loss. Ryan also highlights the need for testing and understanding testosterone levels, as well as the potential causes and effects of low testosterone. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to prioritize their health and support others in their journey. In this conversation, Ryan Turner discusses the importance of testosterone, the causes of low testosterone, and lifestyle factors that can affect testosterone levels. He emphasizes the role of stress, sleep, exercise, and nutrition in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. Ryan also highlights the importance of advocating for one's own health and encourages listeners to start conversations with other men about these topics.

Jump to Topics: 00:00 Introduction to Health Dads Podcast 04:13 Setting Expectations and Housekeeping 09:13 Understanding Age-Related Low Testosterone 25:28 Testing and Understanding Testosterone Levels 28:34 Causes and Effects of Low Testosterone 31:59 Conclusion and Call to Action 30:38 Causes of Low Testosterone and Their Impact 32:56 The Role of Stress, Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition in Testosterone Levels 45:06 Calories, Macronutrients, and Micronutrients 57:11 Advocating for Men's Health: Starting Conversations

Takeaways from Today:

• Health Dads is a podcast focused on health advocacy for dads, providing support and building confidence in health.
• Age-related low testosterone in men is a normal process, but it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
• Testing for testosterone levels is crucial in understanding and addressing low testosterone.
• Low testosterone can have various effects on physical and mental health, including reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and muscle loss.
• Self-advocacy and support for others are essential in addressing and managing low testosterone. Testosterone is important for overall health and well-being
• Low testosterone can be caused by factors such as aging, testicular cancer, hypogonadism, chronic illness, and certain medications
• Stress, sleep, exercise, and nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining healthy testosterone levels
• Advocating for one's own health and starting conversations with other men about testosterone and related topics is important

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Broadcast on:

29 Jun 2024