Testosterone

Covers what testosterone does in the male body and how it affects energy, libido, muscle growth, mood, and overall performance. Learn how to optimize levels safely through lifestyle, training, nutrition, and evidence-based medical options when appropriate.

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Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

Top 3 ways to increase testosterone naturally

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Oct 30, 2025 · 11 min read

The most reliable natural ways to raise testosterone in men are to reduce abdominal fat (losing ~10% of body weight typically increases total testosterone by ~80–100 ng/dL, and ~15% can add ~200–250 ng/dL), prioritize consistent sleep, and lower chronic stress that suppresses the brain–testicle (HPT) axis. Here’s how to apply those levers safely, what “low ...

Finding testosterone replacement therapy: Your local guide to wellness

Finding testosterone replacement therapy: Your local guide to wellness

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Aug 07, 2025 · 16 min read

TRT is typically appropriate when a man has consistent symptoms of hypogonadism and repeat morning labs show total testosterone below about 350 ng/dL (≈12 nmol/L), with free testosterone below 100 pg/mL (≈10 ng/dL) helping confirm borderline cases. This guide walks you through getting tested locally, interpreting results with a clinician, and fitting testosterone into a ...

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