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Is your diet sabotaging your hormones? The science of testosterone killing foods

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

Certain everyday staples — from fried takeout to sugary drinks and packaged snacks — act like “testosterone killing foods” by driving inflammation, belly fat, and hormone disruption in men. Here is what the science says, what to watch for, and how to eat to protect your testosterone. “Most men do not lose testosterone overnight. They ...

Hot flush in males: Why it happens and how to stop the heat

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 01, 2025 · 13 min read

A hot flush in males is not “just stress” or a mystery problem. It is usually a sign that testosterone and your brain’s temperature controls are out of sync. Here is how to tell what is driving it and which treatments actually help. “When a man tells me he is suddenly burning up, sweating through ...

Why no morning wood happens and what it reveals about your vascular health

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 01, 2025 · 14 min read

Morning wood can be a useful window into your testosterone, blood vessels, nerves, and sleep. Here is what it actually means when you wake up hard – or stop noticing it. “Morning erections are one of the simplest, real‑world checks of a man’s sexual health. They reflect testosterone, blood flow, nerves, and sleep quality all ...

How long does it take for testosterone to work? A clinical timeline for results

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 29, 2025 · 13 min read

Testosterone therapy can lift libido, energy, and strength — but not overnight. Here is a realistic, evidence-based timeline for when men actually start to feel the benefits. “The most common question I hear is, ‘How long does it take for testosterone to work?’ The honest answer is that some changes show up in a few ...

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men: science, safety, and real-world results

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Nov 28, 2025 · 14 min read

“Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men” sounds high-tech and natural at the same time, but most modern testosterone therapy is already bioidentical. The real difference lies in who needs it, how it is used, and how closely it is monitored. “For most men, the key question is not ‘Is this testosterone bioidentical?’ but ‘Do I ...