Rethinking Testosterone: A Conversation with Shalin Shah on Modern Hormone Therapy
Description
Join Dr. Jared Pelo and Shalin Shah for an in-depth discussion about revolutionizing testosterone therapy. Shah, with his extensive background in healthcare investment and drug development, shares insights about Kyzatrex, an innovative oral testosterone medication, and discusses why testosterone has been misunderstood in medicine.
Learn about:
Why testosterone was historically vilified and how recent research is changing perspectives
The groundbreaking Traverse Study and its implications for cardiovascular health
How daily oral testosterone better mimics the body's natural rhythm compared to injections
The critical role of testosterone in metabolic health, diabetes prevention, and longevity
Why testosterone testing should be standard in preventive care
The future of hormone therapy for both men and women
Key Timestamps:
00:18 - Shalin's journey into testosterone research and development of Kyzatrex
03:18 - Understanding oral testosterone and debunking liver toxicity myths
06:03 - Historical misconceptions: Why testosterone was unfairly vilified
11:04 - The Traverse Study (2023): Proving cardiovascular safety
13:28 - T4DM Study: Testosterone's impact on diabetes prevention
15:22 - Why daily oral testosterone better mimics natural body rhythms
24:05 - The Testosterone Project's three initiatives:
- Making testosterone testing standard
- Creating FDA-approved options for women
- De-scheduling testosterone
36:09 - Why Kyzatrex chose a cash-pay model for better access
Featured Links:
Learn more about Kyzatrex: https://www.kyzatrex.com/
Educational resources: https://www.rethinktestosterone.com
Testosterone Project: https://testosteroneproject.com
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