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The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#180 - AMA #28: All things testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy

Oct 18, 2021 · 21m

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In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob discuss all things related to testosterone: what happens when testosterone levels are low, and the potential benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They explain the physiology of testosterone, how it works, and how its level changes over the course of a person's life. They have a detailed discussion about existing literature, which reveals vast potential structural, functional, and metabolic benefits of testosterone replacement therapy. They also take a very close look at potential risks of this therapy, with a focus on the controversial effects on cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. If you're not a…