Studies show testosterone fluctuates seasonally, peaking in the summer months and declining in the winter. 

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Key Takeaways:

 
02:35 Testosterone levels peak during August and September and decline in winter.

03:30 More sunlight and higher temperature correspond with higher testosterone.

05:15 Changes in melatonin byproducts impact testosterone.

06:05 Physical activity is a potent stimulus of testosterone production.

08:44 Chronic UV exposure, in animal models, increased levels of sex hormones and more sexual responsiveness in humans.

10:10 Tentacle tanning may work, but it needs study.

12:45 Lower disease risk and mortality in men is linked with higher testosterone.

13:00 Low fat diets decrease T in men.

14:40 Zinc, boron, vitamin D, and magnesium impact testosterone.

New data suggests the age of your face as well as your perception of aging predicts your inner, biologic age.

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References:
 

Elliott, M. L. et al. Disparities in the pace of biological aging among midlife adults of the same chronological age have implications for future frailty risk and policy. Nat Aging 1, 295–308 (2021).
 

Key Takeaways:
 
00:00 The age of your face reflects your inner biologic age.

01:10 Negative thoughts of aging are linked with accelerated aging.

03:05 People who age faster, had significantly decreased cognitive function.

04:00 Will your future self approve of your habits of today?

04:43 Accelerated aging of your face reflects accelerated aging in your brain.

06:50 Disease states associated with acerated aging: High blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and loss of strength.

08:20 You can slow the aging of your face and body by changing your habits.

08:40 Reduce your feeding window.

09:30 Biologic aging impacts organs.

Age related muscle loss is accelerated by underuse, new studies find. 

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Show Notes: 

0:00 Intro
0:30 As you age, you move less.
2:40 Aging is associated with changes in muscle metabolism and a decline in functional capacity.
3:45 There is an increase in insulin resistance as you age. 
6:00 Aging is associated with declines in skeletal muscle mass, sarcopenia and dynapenia.
6:50 Lean muscle loss occurs at .7 to .8%/year during your 70s. 
7:30 Rate of muscle loss is greater in legs and lower extremities as you age.
8:10 Hand grip strength reflects your habits.
9:45 Increase your physical activity as you get older.
10:15 You preferentially lose fast twitch muscle fibers as you age.
13:10 Increase protein intake as you get older.
16:20 Do resistance training 3 to 4 days per week and walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps on most days.
16:47 You can overcome the age-associated declines in muscle protein synthesis and changes in muscle fiber type.

Removing all animal foods from your diet usually causes unfavorable health consequences, studies suggest. Let's discuss ways to avoid the micronutrient deficiencies that my be present on a plant-based diet.

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01:28 Deficiencies from these diets cause hair loss (for women too), hormonal changes, skin issues, hypothyroidism, sarcopenia (muscle loss) osteoporosis, and bone fractures.

06:45 Professional medical organizations are promoting vegan and plant-based diets, despite evidence to the contrary.

09:33 There are 5x more former vegans or vegetarians than current ones.

10:00 Plant-based diets do not signify a reduction in all-cause mortality.

11:20 Linked with anxiety, neurologic dysfunction, cognitive impairment, Musculo-skeletal, and immunological issues.

12:00 Supplement with B12, zinc, omega 3 fats, selenium, iodine, and protein.

12:15 Depressive disorders are significantly more common in vegans and vegetarians.

13:30 Eating disorder occurrences are higher in vegans and vegetarians.

16:20 Humans are omnivores.

18:10 Vegans/vegetarians may be more health conscious, which overestimates the health benefits of the diet when compared to other diets.

19:20 Nose to tail eating.

22:25 Supplementing with collagen, organic bone meal, omega 3 fats, and glycosaminoglycan chondroitin may be helpful.

22:50 Processed, overcooked, or burned meat is harmful.

23:20 Fermented foods are more digestible.

25:30 The scientists promote a plant forward omnivorous diet.

Zinc is an essential mineral involved in over 200 enzymatic reactions. Science shows it may help support hormonal health in men.

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Time Stamps:
 

00:30 Zinc supplementation can increase Testosterone levels.

01:55 Zinc is an essential nutrient that plays many roles.

02:10 Testosterone is an androgen that plays many roles.

02:35 Zinc deficiency leads to structural changes within testicles and impairs testosterone synthesis.

04:00 The conversion of testosterone to its active form requires 5 alpha reductase, which is dependent upon zinc.

04:30 Zinc deficiency may lead to decreased male hormone receptor activity.

05:30 Mike recommends zinc bisglycinate chelate bound to glycine.

07:30 Zinc is lost in sweat and ejaculate.

09:30 Consider your zinc-copper ratio.

09:58 Low testosterone increases risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, cerebral vascular disease, insulin resistance, and increased belly fat.