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Can kale really help erections? What the science actually says

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 11 min read

Erectile dysfunction is often an early warning sign of vascular trouble, but specific dietary changes can improve blood flow and hormonal balance. Here is the evidence-based guide to eating for stronger performance. “Many men treat erectile dysfunction as an isolated mechanical failure, but it is almost always a systemic issue. The penile arteries are much ...

Does nicotine increase testosterone or quietly wreck it?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min read

Internet forums are full of rumors that smoking boosts male hormones. While lab results often show higher levels in smokers, the biological reality involves a dangerous trade-off between hormone quantity and sexual function. “We often see a ‘smoker’s paradox’ in clinic. A patient might have decent testosterone numbers on paper because nicotine blocks the breakdown ...

Top 3 erectile dysfunction causes

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

Nov 01, 2025 · 14 min read

Erectile dysfanction is rarely “just in your head” or only about low testosterone. It is usually a mix of blood-flow problems, pelvic floor control, and stress loops — and each has clear, evidence-based ways to improve. “Most guys think erectile dysfanction is only about testosterone. In real life it is usually about circulation, pelvic floor ...

Estrogen in men: Low Estradiol can ruin your TRT therapy

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Oct 26, 2025 · 13 min read

Low estradiol in men is common, especially on testosterone therapy, and can quietly drain libido, mood, and bone strength. Here is how to recognize low estradiol, get the right tests, and correct it without crashing your hormones. “Men often think estrogen is the enemy, but low estradiol in men is just as harmful as high ...

Choosing the best testosterone replacement therapy clinic for you

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

Aug 08, 2025 · 14 min read

“Choosing the best testosterone replacement” is not about chasing a higher number on a lab report. It is about matching the right form of therapy to your symptoms, health risks, lifestyle, and long-term goals. “The men who do best on testosterone therapy are not the ones on the ‘strongest’ drug. They are the ones whose ...