Testosterone: we hear it thrown around constantly as the silver bullet for curing all kinds of symptoms. Join me in Episode #309 as I sit down with Dr Adam Hotchkiss, podiatric physician and foot surgeon turned human optimisation specialist, to answer all your burning questions about testosterone, TRT, steroids, and more. This is an important listen for any men considering using steroids to enhance their physique or looking to safely increase testosterone without compromising fertility.

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Dr Adam Hotchkiss, originally a podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon, shifted his career focus from surgery to health coaching, motivated by the reactive nature of traditional medicine and his personal commitment to human optimization. Dr Hotchkiss, who has competitive experience in CrossFit, powerlifting, and bodybuilding, has applied his knowledge in nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing drugs to coach over 6,000 individuals. His holistic approach includes nutrition, exercise, collaborations with physicians, and comprehensive lab work, aiming to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health and prevent diseases.

We cover:
00:00 - Introduction
03:55 - Adam Hotchkiss' Journey: From Podiatry to Hormonal Health Optimisation
12:00 - Understanding testosterone's functions, symptoms of deficiency
20:56 - How the Body Makes Testosterone?
24:35 - Understanding Total, Free, and Bioavailable Testosterone Levels
29:46 - Examining Testosterone Reference Ranges and How They've Changed Over Time
38:27 - Role of Estrogen in Testosterone Replacement Therapy Benefits
48:48 - Preserving Fertility While on Testosterone Therapy: HCG and Other Options
56:57 - HCG and Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): What You Need to Know
1:01:30 - Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): When Is It Necessary?
1:06:29 - Understanding Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Bioidentical vs Synthetic
1:17:43 - How Does Testosterone Affect Cardiovascular Health?
1:22:01 - Optimising Testosterone Levels Through Lifestyle Changes: Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise
1:35:30 - Do Testosterone-Boosting Supplements Really Work?
1:38:09 - Should You Optimise Testosterone Levels? Case Study and Discussion
1:46:07 - Trenbolone Exposed: Exploring the Evidence on Side Effects
1:55:40 - Outro

Connect with Dr Adam Hotchkiss:
- Instagram:   / dr.aehotchkiss  
- YouTube:    / @dradamhotchkiss  

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