178 - Why is Testosterone Crucial for Men and Women? w/ Lucas Aoun

In today’s episode, Lucas shares his knowledge on the role of testosterone for both men and women, addressing common questions and misconceptions. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation that you won't want to miss: Testosterone is often seen as just a muscle-building hormone, but Lucas debunks this myth. It’s crucial for mood, motivation, cognition, energy, and overall well-being in both men and women—affecting much more than just gym gains! Lucas shares surprising factors that lower testosterone, like obesity, BPA, plastics, and even polyester underwear. He also recommends applying an ice pack to the testes to boost testosterone by keeping them cool—small changes with big impacts! To boost testosterone naturally, Lucas recommends a nutrient-rich diet with magnesium, zinc, and boron, along with herbs like Tonka-Ali, Shilajit, and Pine Pollen. He also emphasizes weightlifting and HIIT, while advising against long-duration activities like marathon running, which can lower testosterone. Tune in now to learn more!  Bio: Many people regard Lucas Aoun as Australia's leading biohacker, an expert supplement formulator and a fully qualified naturopath, with hundreds of thousands of men from around the world tuning into his content. His content is closely followed by Dr. Andrew Huberman, Ben Greenfield, Dave Asprey and many other well known health educators. He is on a mission to discover something big for science. Connect with Lucas Aoun:  Instagram: ergogenic_health   Website: https://trtfree.com/  New Supplement: https://www.inb4supps.com/products/catuapure  Starting November 26th, get up to 25% off sitewide and a FREE month of Probiotic Complex with orders over $250! Plus, don’t miss 10 new product launches, including 5 new supplements, this Black Friday. Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive sale details: Sign up here. Looking for more Just Ingredients content?  Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Timestamps:  0:00 Intro 0:22 Lucan Aoun Bio 0:54 Welcome Lucas Aoun 2:36 What Is Testosterone? 3:37 Testosterone In Men and Women 4:23 Men Need More Testosterone 5:52 Deficiency Signs 8:48 Polyester Underwear Can Reduce Men Fertility by 90% 9:42 Heat Can Damage Testes 10:59 Can Stress Lower Testosterone Levels? 12:42 Obesity and Nutrient Deficiency Correlation to Lower Testosterone 14:12 Boron, Zinc, and Magnesium  15:58 Boosting Testosterone Naturally: Food, Herbs, Exercise 19:52 Marathon Runners and Cyclists Can Deplete Testosterone 21:57 Gut Health Regulating Hormones 23:56 PCOS Correlation 26:33 Insulin Resistance Affecting Testosterone in Men 27:45 Just Ingredients Black Friday Ad 28:55 Perimenopause and Menopause Stage 30:08 Testosterone Replacement Therapy 31:12 Excess Synthetic Testosterone Symptoms 33:55 Creams vs Pellets 35:58 Nootropics 39:03 Sleep Hacks Promoting Hormone Production  41:13 Testosterone and Fat Loss 42:09 What Is Diindolylmethane (DIM)? 43:35: Optimal Testosterone Range for Bloodwork 45:03 Can You Ever Get Off Testosterone After Starting? 47:30 Future Male Infertility 48:30 Harmful Effects of Polyester Cont. 50:30 Resources Available 51:12 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices