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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

Testosterone typically declines about 1% per year after age 35, but a “Western” diet high in ultra-processed fried foods, sugar-sweetened drinks, and refined grains is linked to even lower levels by driving chronic inflammation, belly fat, and insulin resistance. Here’s what the research says to limit, what to watch for, and how to build meals ...

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

Most male hot flushes are triggered by a drop in testosterone that narrows the hypothalamus’ thermoneutral “comfort zone,” causing sudden heat-dumping responses like flushing and sweating (rates reach 70%–80% on androgen-deprivation therapy). Here’s how to tell whether low testosterone, medications, or another hormone problem is driving yours—and which treatments actually work. “When a man tells ...

7 low testosterone symptoms: Get small daily joys back!

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

Oct 23, 2025 · 14 min read

Clinically significant testosterone deficiency is diagnosed only when ongoing symptoms like fatigue, low libido, and “losing your edge” occur alongside consistently low early‑morning testosterone on repeat blood tests (the AUA/EAU “two‑key” rule). Because these signals can mimic stress or normal aging, here’s how to recognize the hormone-driven pattern and what to do next to get ...