Ever feel lost when you try to research the truth about health & wellness? We get it.. It’s not easy to find the real facts! From dangerous ‘bro science’ to misleading medical journals (which are oftentimes funded by Big Pharma), it’s not easy to find the truth. 

That’s why we put together a quick, consumable guide so can equip yourself with practical knowledge about your health! Here’s a few key questions we’ll answer:

• Why did the American health and hormone imbalance crisis start? How did we get here?
• What should I really know about hormones, anyway? And why doesn’t my body naturally regulate hormone levels on its own?
• Is Hormone Replacement Therapy just a fad for ‘workout warriors’? Is it even safe? 
• How do I know if I’m at risk for having a hormone imbalance? What sort of short-term and long-term health impacts can that have?
• What’s the best way to check my hormone levels?
• If I found out that my hormones are actually unbalanced, what are my options to fix them?

Shall we dive in?

OK, let’s start at the beginning!

Hormone Replacement Therapy is a treatment designed to replace the hormones which are no longer produced by the body on its own. It’s important to note that HRT is not something that is for the sole benefit of a particular gender, age group, race, ethnicity, or any other segment of the population.

Think of it this way.. If there’s anything we all have in common, it’s that we ALL rely on balanced hormone levels for optimal health and wellness. And in today’s society, there are a multitude of factors that contribute to hormone deficiencies and imbalances.

We’ll outline examples below, but first – let’s briefly discuss how HRT can be beneficial for men and women:

For Men

HRT for men is more commonly referred to as Testosterone Replacement Therapy – or TRT for short. For optimal male health & wellness, the ideal range is between 800-1200 ng/mL (nanograms per deciliter). Now, that’s OUR medical opinion for an ideal range. 

Let’s compare to conventional American healthcare. Assuming you get labwork done as part of your annual physical, your doctor will likely tell you ranges from ~265-1200 ng/dL is perfectly normal. 

Does that strike you as a little odd? Why such a difference?

It’s because low testosterone is a widespread issue amongst modern American men, and  insurance companies would break the bank if they had to fund TRT treatments for everyone. But this isn’t the only reason.. 

Every year, pharmaceutical companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars to fund medical schools, lobby the federal government for reduced regulations, and incentivize doctors to prescribe their medications. Big Pharma wouldn’t make nearly as much money if doctors prescribed TRT and fixed the root cause of symptoms associated with low T. 

It’s an ugly truth, but it’s the truth nonetheless! 

For now, let’s switch gears and examine the top symptoms of hormonal imbalances in men:

• Low Libido/Sex Drive
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Fatigue and Lack of Motivation
• Difficulty Concentrating 
• Depression & Anxiety
• Low Sperm Production
• Muscle Loss
• Weight Gain
• Decreased Bone Density

So, do any of those sound particularly pleasant to you? Of course not! And it doesn’t matter if you’re a young man in your early 20’s, a father to multiple kids in your 40’s or 50’s, or if you’re retirement age and you’re just trying make the most of retirement. All men rely on balanced hormones to look and feel their best! 

If you want to learn more about the types of HRT on the market, keep scrolling.