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Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett

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Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett

Huberman Lab

Jul 02
Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab

Jul 02
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, and an expert in hormone optimization. We discuss science-based tools for optimizing male hormones across the l...

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This podcast episode features Dr. Kyle Gillett discussing science-based strategies for male hormone optimization. The conversation covers key lifestyle factors, supplements, and medical interventions, providing a comprehensive guide for men at different life stages.
00:00
Huberman Lab Essentials series with Dr. Kyle Gillett
00:20
Hormone optimization is like a diagnostic checkup for a new car.
02:20
Dairy can increase IGF-1, beneficial for growth and development.
05:36
Caloric restriction lowers testosterone in lean individuals
06:44
Overstress can disrupt diet and exercise
09:35
Avoid vigorous sessions over an hour
10:43
Exogenous testosterone harms fertility in young men
12:17
Creatine slightly increases total testosterone and DHT but does not accelerate hair loss
18:44
More testosterone will bind to increased receptors
19:06
Raising testosterone may not always be beneficial if estrogen rises.
20:47
Tongkat Ali upregulates enzymes converting cholesterol into testosterone.
23:37
AG1 supports gut, immune, and overall health
24:56
Safe human equivalent is 300 mg daily.
26:51
100-120 mg per week divided into 2-3 injections
31:24
Clomiphene is not recommended for long-term testosterone optimization
34:01
Low-calorie, high-protein, no sugar.
35:16
Alcohol increases aromatase, converting testosterone to estrogen.
36:09
Low-dose Tadalafil improves prostate health and reduces nocturia.
38:14
DHT blockers reduce hair loss but lower sex drive
40:15
Thank you for your expertise and actionable knowledge.

Chapters

Kyle Gillett
00:00
Male Hormone Optimization, Testosterone, Tool: Blood Tests
00:20
Diet & Hormone Health, Diary, Vitamin D, Fiber
02:17
Caloric Restriction & Testosterone
05:36
Lifestyle Pillars: Stress, Life Purpose
06:44
Sponsor: LMNT
07:56
Exercise & Hormone Health
09:28
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) & Young Adults
10:32
Supplements for Testosterone, Creatine & Hair Loss; Betaine, Doses
12:05
L-Carnitine, Forms, Dose, TMAO, Garlic & Berberine
15:50
Vitamin D, Boron
19:02
Tongkat Ali (Longjack)
20:43
Sponsor: AG1
23:34
Fadogia Agrestis
24:53
Testosterone Therapy, Dose; Side Effects
26:49
Clomiphene, SERM & Testosterone
31:24
Sponsor: David
33:58
Alcohol, Aromatase & Testosterone
35:16
Prostate Health & Tadalafil, Nighttime Urination
36:09
Hair Loss, Caffeine, Finasteride, Dutasteride
38:10
Acknowledgements
40:13

Transcript

Andrew Huberman: Welcome to Huberman Lab Essentials, where we revisit past episodes for the most potent and actionable science-based tools for mental health, physical health, and performance. I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and oph...