Episode 442

Testosterone Masterclass: The Top Causes and Potential Consequences of Low Testosterone with Dr. Sunjya Schweig

With Dr. Sunjya Schweig
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Our modern stressful lifestyles have led to a shocking drop in testosterone levels in men. Ultra processed foods, metabolic stress, lack of sleep, and a sedentary lifestyle are all factors that have contributed to this sharp decline. Education and an understanding of the key functions of testosterone and the role it plays in preventing chronic disease can help men optimize their levels and ultimately feel better. 

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Sunjya Schweig for a masterclass on testosterone. He shares the top factors that are plummeting testosterone levels, how to measure testosterone levels and options for testosterone replacement therapy. Dr. Schweig also shares practical steps that can be implemented to help increase testosterone and the diseases and conditions that opitmal testosterone levels can prevent. 

Dr. Sunjya Schweig is committed to building a cutting-edge, data-driven ecosystem to prevent and reverse chronic illness. He is the founder and president of the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM), where he and his team of expert clinicians see patients all over the U.S. and provide personalized, precision medical care for a clear path to optimal health. 

Dr. Schweig founded the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center in 2021, which aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness through research, education, and innovation. Dr. Schweig graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his MD at the University of California. He is board certified in family practice, integrative, and holistic medicine (ABIHM).

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For more on Dr. Schweig, follow the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) on Instagram @ccfmed_ca, Facebook @ccfmedca, Twitter @CCFMED, or through their website, ccfmed.com.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. 💪🏼Low testosterone in men can impact sexual health, the ability to gain muscle, mood, cognition, and chronic illness
    (1:40)
  2. ⬇️Testosterone levels have decreased since 1999 and what this drop shows
    (3:24)
  3. 📝Factors that lead to low testosterone: obesity, metabolic stress, sleep, lifestyle stress, and environmental toxins lead to low testosterone
    (10:04)
  4. 🧪Measuring low testosterone and optimal levels of total and free testosterone
    (23:56)
  5. 💪🏼Strength training can increase testosterone
    (33:32)
  6. 🪫Lower testosterone levels can increase the risk of a cardiovascular event
    (38:51)
  7. 🔥Testosterone is a key hormone for women and can help with sexual response
    (41:35)
  8. 🦴Testosterone deficiency can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis
    (42:54)
  9. 🧠Preventing cognitive decline with optimal testosterone levels
    (44:44)
  10. 🍟Ulta-processed foods can lead to leaky gut and lower testosterone levels
    (54:00)
  11. 💤The importance of screening for sleep apnea before getting testosterone replacement therapy
    (1:01:27)
  12. 🥦A nutrient-dense whole foods diet can increase testosterone
    (1:07:46)
  13. 📝Testosterone therapy, an individualized approach and using injections and gel
    (1:13:48)
  14. ❓Why our modern lifestyles may require testosterone therapy
    (1:23:39)
  15. 💊How mitochondrial support like Vitamin C, Co-Q10, Zinc, B Complexes, and other supplements can help with low testosterone
    (1:26:42)
  16. 📝The myth that testosterone causes prostate cancer
    (1:30:48)
  17. 🔍Dr. Schweig shares a patient case study
    (1:35:44)
  18. 📝Recap of why optimal testosterone levels are critical
    (1:45:15)
  19. ✅Dr. Schweig’s practice and where to follow him
    (1:53:16)

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Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Podcast, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

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Dr. Sunjya Schweig

Dr. Sunjya Schweig is committed to building a cutting-edge, data-driven ecosystem to prevent and reverse chronic illness. He is the founder and president of the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM), where he and his team of expert clinicians see patients all over the U.S. and provide personalized, precision medical care for a clear path to optimal health.

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