My 6 yr old son has had behavior problems.
A week ago I started:
2.5 mg of creatine
150 mg of magnesium glycinate
200 mg theanine
500 mg sodium
200 mg potassium
I mix it all into 6 oz water with the electrolyte stick for flavor (salt of the earth) in the morning.
It has been a massive success. Behavior way better.
ICE agents pointed their weapons at a Minnesota police officer who’s an American citizen. She tried to film the encounter and they knocked her phone out of her hand.
It’s actually crazy how much water is being wasted by data centers due to these “grok put me in a bikini” requests. Some kid in Ghana is gonna go without water just so some OF thot can put a hypothetical thirst trap out there.
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September 13 was a HUGE day for both boxer Terence Crawford and Terrence Thornton aka Pusha T.
Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision, becoming the first male boxer ever to be undisputed in three weight classes. 🥊
Meanwhile, Pusha T performed “The Birds Don’t Sing” with his brother Malice and John Legend at the Vatican’s first-ever public performance in Rome, Italy.👏🏾
Testosterone is far more than just a muscle-building hormone. It’s a cornerstone of health influencing mood, cognition, bone density, libido, and even longevity.
In this episode, Derek (@Derek_Fitness), host of the popular YouTube channel ‘More Plates More Dates' and co-founder of Marek Health, joins me to unpack testosterone’s true role in health, from bone density and insulin sensitivity to brain function and longevity.
We cover how lifestyle factors, diet, and micronutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium shape testosterone levels, and which testosterone-boosting supplements actually work versus those that are just hype.
We dive deep into testosterone replacement therapy—when it’s warranted, what benefits to expect, the risks (like polycythemia and fertility suppression), and how delivery methods such as injections, creams, and orals formulations differ. We also explore testosterone therapy for women, cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer risk, and how DHT drives hair loss, plus the safety and efficacy of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
If you want to understand testosterone beyond the headlines, including its functions, its tradeoffs, and the practical ways to optimize it, this conversation is a must-listen.
Links in the next post.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Why men need testosterone
4:19 - Testosterone's role in women
6:00 - Does high testosterone shorten life?
9:19 - What castrati reveal about lifespan
12:15 - Free vs. total testosterone
15:49 - Measuring testosterone
18:36 - Reference ranges vs. symptoms
21:58 - When high T signals trouble
23:40 - What LH and FSH tell you
28:19 - Is high SHBG hurting your T?
32:10 - Why SHBG rises with age
36:52 - Signs of low testosterone
39:54 - Alcohol’s impact on testosterone
42:46 - How low-fat & low-carb diets lower T
43:25 - Micronutrient mistakes hurting hormones
45:19 - Excess body fat & low testosterone
48:46 - Risks of excessive endurance training
53:09 - Endocrine disruptors
55:50 - Are testosterone levels declining?
58:39 - Why dietary fat boosts hormones
1:01:02 - Does keto harm testosterone?
1:02:17 - Best exercise for testosterone
1:04:23 - Do vitamin D, zinc, magnesium help?
1:08:43 - Can boron boost free testosterone?
1:09:53 - Ashwagandha
1:14:07 - Is Tongkat Ali best for boosting T?
1:17:58 - Tongkat Ali vs. boron
1:19:27 - Shilajit, tribulus, & fenugreek
1:20:41 - Best 4 supplements for testosterone
1:22:25 - Dutch vs. blood tests for cortisol
1:23:40 - When to consider TRT
1:31:30 - Realistic TRT benefits
1:34:41 - TRT and heart risks
1:44:31 - Creams vs. injections
1:45:55 - TRT and prostate cancer risk
1:48:08 - Side effects of TRT
1:50:48 - Rollercoaster effect from injections
1:53:23 - Low testosterone risks vs. TRT
1:56:46 - Choosing TRT delivery methods
2:03:23 - Smaller, frequent injections safer?
2:05:20 - Maintaining fertility on TRT
2:13:20 - Why TRT shrinks testicles
2:14:47 - Biomarkers to track on TRT
2:24:04 - Testosterone therapy for women
2:33:57 - Can DHEA safely raise women's T?
2:36:54 - Causes of hair loss
2:43:08 - Does your hairline come from grandpa?
2:43:55 - Risks of stopping hair loss
2:53:02 - Ketoconazole, minoxidil & microneedling
2:56:03 - Topical vs. oral minoxidil
2:59:08 - Microneedling without minoxidil
3:01:59 - Finasteride, dutasteride & the brain
3:03:10 - Finasteride & nocebo effect
3:04:44 - Does minoxidil delay baldness?
3:06:13 - Can dutasteride extend lifespan?