Dr. Kyle Gillett: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Episode 67
Main Takeaways
Six pillars of hormone health: diet, exercise, stress optimization, sleep optimization, sunlight, and spirit.
Diet should be an individualized approach, based on goals and genetics.
Bloodwork every 3-6 months is ideal for preventive purposes, including fasting and non-fasting tests.
Zone 2 cardio reduces the importance of caloric restriction.
Caloric restriction increases testosterone in obese or metabolic syndrome men.
Intermittent fasting increases healthspan and has a more significant spike in growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in older age groups.
It's just as important to know testosterone levels as it is to know estrogen and progesterone levels for health optimization in women.
TRT should aim for steady-state with minimal peaks and troughs.
Creatine, tongkat ali, stinging nettles, boron, turkesterone, and fadogia acrastis are non-traditional supplements that can increase testosterone levels.
DHT is responsible for male pattern baldness and activates the androgen receptor gene in the central nervous system to make effort feel good and motivating.
