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Male Hormones: What Every Man Needs to Know with Dr. R. Kumar

Male Hormones: What Every Man Needs to Know with Dr. R. Kumar

Update: 2025-11-14
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Low energy, low libido or body changes? Hormonal changes aren’t just a female issue. Learn how male hormones, including testosterone, affect your health and vitality. We cover signs of male hormone imbalance, andropause and the lifestyle tweaks that can make a difference. Integrative physician, Dr. R. Kumar, shares science-backed insights and actionable tips to help you feel your best.  

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:30 – About male hormones including testosterone
4:45 – Low testosterone levels
7:20 – What is the function of testosterone in men?
8:15 – Hormonal imbalance for men and the causes
9:30 – When does testosterone start to drop naturally?
9:45 – What supports testosterone production?
10:30 – Alcohol’s effect on male hormones
11:00 – When to check testosterone levels?
12:15 – DHEA
14:15 – Bioidentical testosterone
15:40 – Lifestyle and diet strategies to support healthy testosterone
16:40 – Food sources of zinc
18:00 – Whole food plant-based diet to support hormones and the microbiome
20:15 – Is soy bad for men?
24:30 – Testosterone and cognition
25:30 – Cost of testosterone
27:00 – Finding an integrative physician

Guest Link: https://www.ommanicenter.com/

Resources referenced in the episode:
·      Understanding How Our Body Works webinar by Dr. Rose Kumar
·      Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. R. Kumar podcast
·      Reversal of cognitive decline: A novel therapeutic program


CREDITS:
Executive Producer and Host: Esther Garfin
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann  

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Male Hormones: What Every Man Needs to Know with Dr. R. Kumar

Male Hormones: What Every Man Needs to Know with Dr. R. Kumar

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