Watch This BEFORE Taking Testosterone - Dr. Berg
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Thinking of taking testosterone supplements to boost your energy or libido? Before reaching for a bottle, watch this video to learn about the potential risks and downsides.
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0:00 Introduction: Does taking testosterone have any downside?
0:12 Benefits of taking testosterone
0:21 Negatives of testosterone
2:05 Causes of low testosterone
3:19 Ways to increase testosterone
In this video, we will discuss the potential risks and downsides of taking testosterone, as it can negatively affect your hormonal responses and even inhibit the body's natural production of testosterone.
Your body has a complex hormone feedback system that the brain uses to communicate to turn on or off testosterone production. When you change your natural hormone levels with external sources, there can be many side effects that may reduce your quality of life.
The effects of taking testosterone may include:
•Worsening sleep apnea
•Moodiness
•Acne
•Dizziness
•Higher risk of heart disease
•Decreased fertility
•Thickening of blood
•Testicular atrophy
•Erectile dysfunction
Before taking any testosterone supplements, it is important to identify the root cause of low testosterone levels. This can include:
• Age
• Insulin resistance
• Low zinc
• Protein deficiency
• Low-fat diet
• Statins
• High soy diet
• Low vitamin A or vitamin D
• Excessive physical activity
• Insomnia
• Liver issues
• Obesity
Fortunately, you can increase testosterone naturally by getting enough rest and a nutritious diet. Here are more ways to boost your testosterone levels:
• Weight training
• More zinc in the diet
• Vitamin D
• More fatty foods with less carbs
• DHEA supplements
• Getting more REM sleep
• Lose weight
• Lowering blood sugar with a keto diet
• Intermittent fasting
• Sufficient protein in the diet
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Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thank you for watching! I hope you now have a better understanding of the potential downsides of taking testosterone and how to increase your levels naturally. I'll see you in the next video!
Being on test is one of the best choices I've made for my health, physical and mental. All of the precautions he stated reverse once you decrease the amount of test. There's even a better chance that you won't even have any side effects at all.
Agree 100%. Same here
Is he talking about the testosterone boosters? Like prime test?
How long do you have on test ?
I'm 52, have almost never skipped a weekly crippling leg day workout (squat predominant, accessory additions) in the past 8 years, and still have good natural testosterone production as a result. 8 hours of sleep in addition to this has kept me good so far. Maybe later I'll need supplementation, but a great leg day keeps me going strong at this age 👍
Why not just spread your leg exercises across the week?
I am 47 and started doing TRT. My levels are optimal and lift 5-6 days per week. Definitely has made a difference in energy and sleep. No regerts
@@ClarkPotter Everybody's needs are different, I prefer not to spend more days in the gym than necessary, and I just like to get legs over with in 1 day vice spread out because it is the most challenging of all my workouts both mentally & physically. I only hit specific muscle groups once a week because that's what works for me and I like it that way. My point was getting a good lower body workout consistently instead of the traditional arms , abs & chest focus helps maintain my natural testosterone levels without the need for supplementation.
Any tips for gud nite sleep?
@@johnmadden6065 establish a set schedule. Turn tv off, read a good book before bed. I also take magnesium. Have a blood panel done. Check vitamin B levels. Dismal vitamin B will screw with sleep.
In my mid 60s my testosterone was low; I went carnivore, eating 18 raw egg yolks every day. After 7 months (3700 egg yolks later) I got a blood test and my testosterone had gone from 300 to 800. Now it is at 873. No medications of any kind.
Any biotin deficiency and attendant grey hairs ? Or did you throw out the whites ? Well done to you !
@@ronanandersondon't eat raw egg whites
@@ronananderson i started separating the yolks from whites and now i just drink the yolks
@@unknown-vo3di Some YT doctor recently said raw eggs have less available protein
Awesome!!!
The positive heavily outweighs the bad. I will never stop taking it.
You ok with the little nutts?
That's what I said until my blood pressure went up to 180. 400mg a week almost killed me 😂
@@onastick-hu5ssyeah 400mg a week isn’t a safe dosage
400mg a week is not TRT dosage so yeah that's not really a surprise@@onastick-hu5ss
What's it like 😁
I have been on TRT therapy for 15 years,what a life changer. With proper blood panels done quarterly and a good TRT doctor there is nothing but positive results!
exactly, there is nothing wrong with testosterone therapy, life changer for men
If you cannot take Testo anymore (e.g. bc you got cancer or severe metabolic diseases) you will be fcked up! Your own testo production is gone forever and you will turn into a walking death!
Were you initially low? How has it changed your life?
I don't think Dr Berg understands this area of expertise as well as other areas
I can say my testosterone went up with IF and keto. Not as much as with steroids but ok i guess. From the 100s to the 400s but thats it. And the testosterone gives me gyno.
I took testosterone for 12 months because my testosterone blood test was well below normal ( it was100). My energy and mood improved so much but the most important was my type 2 diabetes blood sugar improved by 50%. I'm not overweight, I'm a 64 year old ex boxer. My diabetes is improving daily. My doctor didn't believe me 😂
Yeah no problem, sometimes we need replacement therapy but people in their 30s 40s should try to boost it naturally, West just have exercise and lifestyle but they can try homeopathy, East has traditional medicine which has so many testosterone boosters... In old India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Middle East, even 70 years old man can impregnate women, there is an old man in Pakistani kashmir who had baby when he was 80 because they were on natural lifestyle free from processed and refined items, pollution, etc he might have taken herbs like shilajit, ashwagandha, etc
Well, in your case it makes sense to take steroids. But, majority are healthy yet they take them for a performance boost.
The problem is once you start you cannot stop because your body stops producing it
@@Vasilia4can you help me produce more? 😏
That's what my testosterone level is. I guess I've gotta try some of the doctors suggestions.
I'm on TRT and comply with my Endocrinologist for completing blood work to ensure all is safe, I am a mature guy and don't care about lower fertility or smaller balls. It is night and day difference. I tried everything before going on TRT and nothing really made any significant difference. I would recommend taking it!
that's crazy that you tried everything and that's the only thing that worked joe rogan gives it very positive reviews.
My husband has been on injections twice a week since October and its been a night and day difference. Not only for him, but our marriage. His libido is a lot higher now. His levels were very low.
I also got mine checked because i had all the symptoms. Mine was low as well, so i got put on a testosterone cream that was compounded at the pharmacy. So far so good. Will do labs again in 5 weeks.
Good for you guys. NB: symptoms trump lab tests. If the symptoms go away, the lab test is less relevant.
Has his body changed much? Muscle gain?
No. He doesn't work out at the gym, but works long hours in the oilfield. His mood used to be horrible and had no patience. He had no motivation. Now, it's completely changed. He was doing one shot a week, and then had labs done again after 6 weeks, and is now at 2 shots a week. Taking the shot once a week on Friday, he noticed around Wednesday or Thursday, he was slipping back to the moods and such. Now at twice a week, it's been great for him.
@@jaclyndougherty3271 good to hear 👍🏾
If he stays on this long term and he will need to, it will give him polycythemia, and the dr will tell you to do blood donations. There will be all kinds of problems I went through this now for 25 years with my husband. I found a pellet that is supposed to be bioidentical and not give those side effects as the synthetic injections do, and it is inserted under your skin so it gives a steady dosage for 4 months instead of the up and down of the shots. The brand I got was BIOTE I think they are others, but not sure about them. I cannot tell you how much this has changed my life since finding it. For YEARS my husband struggled with these issues and sucked out lives away and that whole time the dr did not say ONE word about any other products, we didn't even know this existed. They will with hold information, as well as lie to you, don't trust them.
EXCELLENT explanation and great advice. Thank you so much Doctor Berg ❤
TLDR: This video discusses the potential downsides of taking testosterone, including worsened sleep apnea, mood swings, and testicular atrophy. Factors affecting testicular health are explored, such as insulin resistance and deficiencies in zinc, vitamins A or D. The presenter suggests supporting testosterone health through weight training, adequate zinc and vitamin D intake, a diet rich in healthy fats, and prioritizing REM sleep. Additionally, natural methods for enhancing testosterone levels include weight loss, a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, and ensuring sufficient protein intake.
00:00 🚨 Testosterone can have positive benefits like increased libido and energy, but there are potential negative effects to be aware of.
01:09 🛌 Negative effects include worsened sleep apnea, mood swings, acne, dizziness, potential heart attack, decreased fertility, and testicular atrophy.
02:05 🤔 Factors contributing to testicular issues include insulin resistance, low zinc, protein deficiency, low-fat diets, statins, high soy diet, and low vitamins A or D.
03:25 💪 To support testosterone health: weight training, zinc intake, sufficient vitamin D, and a diet with enough healthy fats are recommended.
04:19 😴 Ensuring adequate REM sleep is crucial for maintaining testosterone levels.
04:59 🏋️♂️ Losing weight, optimizing blood sugars through ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, and having sufficient protein can naturally enhance testosterone levels.
Thank you A.I. bot
Thank you so much I appreciate this clear and fast explanation. I didn’t have time watch the whole video this time. 😅🙏👍
Nuevamente gracias❤❤❤
@@philvelasco1363 np sherlock
It's in the video description already.
I’ve been on TRT for 7 years and I was able to come off SSRIs and BP meds. Benefits are superior, just get regular blood work done frequently and couple it with a good diet and exercise. I appreciate the Docs words and he is absolutely correct.
I've been on 150mg/week for one year and the difference has been life-changing. I do worry about thicker blood and high hematocrit and possible heart issues down the road, but we run labs every few months and monitor everything closely. I'm 44yo.
Give blood!
150 won't create those issues in healthy men. Just maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nih has done plenty of studies of doses up to 500 mg per week. 300mg is safe for healthy adults. 150 poses very little risk based on literature.
Bro don’t worry about those sides. Blood and heart issues. You would have to take a significantly higher does for that. 150mgs is a low dose.
@@mtnbums2000 Yup, power red, every 3 months or so
I'm on the gel and my blood gets thick to the point that I give blood every 3 months.
TRT done correctly can be a lifesaver for men in need ! It's safe to do it long term, when working with a good doctor.
Ya I mean look at stallone that guy been on trt/hgh for a long time
If working with a good doctor is a qualifier that’s a no go imo. That’s rare to me.
Even without a doctor, it is safe if you are taking replacement levels.
What is wrong with someones body in the first place that would cause them to need TRT ? Berg is about fixing the problem instead of treating the symptoms with drugs.
@@jonsmith7356 You should do some research about testosterone as it pertains to mental health, physical health, our current way of life and way of living that affect this important hormone and the aging process. Testosterone is the elixir of youth.
At 47 I'd rather take the risk with TRT than any jabs the government recommends!
Well stated!!!!
Plz
Agreed 💯 the government is okay with testosterone as long as it's for women.
Absolutely!
Same here 💯
My stance is that men should optimize their T levels naturally for as long as possible, because TRT doesn’t fix the underlying problems that led to low T in the first place
exactly, i can see some really need it but for the majority its all about the lifestyle, go ask the seniors of today and ask them if they had to take testosterone in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and now, most of them will say no.
Couldn’t have been said better.
Age is the biggest factor including diet .... you can't beat father time ... before TRT my level was 160... that's pretty close to a females normal level....900 to 1100 is optimum level...you're not gonna eat enough foods or juices or smoothies to get to an optimum level..
@IDontEvenOwnA9mm if diet, training and other lifestyle factors are on point, T levels can be naturally high for a very long time... but Father time comes for us all eventually
@@sergiolandz6056Yeah because it wasn’t as widely available back then. You’re correct, it is a lifestlye. A lifestyle of feeling the best you can and running optimally, who wouldn’t someone want that?
18 years on TRT, one shot per week every week with ZERO problems at all. Only issue I have is elevated Red Blood Cells which I monitor closely and get a therapeutic phlebotomy when needed.
Are your nuts tiny ? Mine ain’t huge to start with so I’m worried
Yep. Phlebotomy , which is basically donating blood , is actually good for you and will keep everything in check.
Same here its been a game changer I out work all my men. I started TRT in my late 50s and im in better shape now than when I was in my 20s. I now shoot twice a week as low of a dose as I can I like to be in and around the 700s at the end of week.and it also keeps MY H&H in check. Your on TRT you know what I mean. Try lowering your dose and shooting more often its a pain the ass but worked for me to get the red bloods back in check. Just trying to help out another TRTer.
@@Lloydski try to add BORON 6MG vit d3 6000iu K2 120MCG and see the magic number with no side effects but power of a horse
I'm 47 and have been weight lifting and exercising for about 29 years. I eat mainly whole foods with lots of meat and tons of eggs. Lots of vegetables and some fruit. I rarely eat processed food, bread, sugar, etc. I do take a small zinc supplement as well. I just had my Testosterone tested a couple months ago and it tested pretty close to the middle in the range for my age at 597 total and 102 free. The most important part is my libido is good LOL.
31 im at 276 started taking testosterone 2 weeks ago kinda nervous i havent felt any chamges yet @@Troyance
Your free testosterone is a little on the light side. Give it another 5 years or so, and your libido will slow down.
My experience was the same and I train and eat clean as well........but, when I hit 51 my T level drop to 310! I could feel my body melting away and it was almost overnight. My doc looked for the cause for about 6 months before I decided on TRT. I keep my levels at about 1000 and I am training and recovering like I was 17 again!
@@Troyance sounds like we may have been misgendering you,young lady.
Truly stellar video Eric!
I’m a doctor myself (hang my head in shame a mere dentist) but I just subscribed to you.
I’ve been on TRT for about 6 months. I’m 67, had gotten to very low blood levels of t, super athletic, avid rock climber, could go on and on.
Dialing in trt doses, how to and how often to administer, whether to use Pregnyl (Hcg), aromatase inhibitor, blood tests….
It’s super complicated at first and you better actually need it.
I’m the rare perfect patient and am happy with my decision
If yer not, run away
You're more of a doctor than he is. He's a chiropractor!
What are your thoughts on the quality of the water we drink and shower with at our homes? How to improve it, and benefits. Thank you, Dr Berg!
Very interesting topic for me. I have self injected 200 units testosterone for decades every two weeks. Your symptoms are all present in me. And I do the countermeasures too. But benefits outweigh risks for me. I am pushing 76.
Hi I'm 65 and on trt. What are your counter measures? I take Zinc and dhea as well as vitamins D 3 with K2 as well as some other supps. Also giving Enclomiphene a try to keep the testes somewhat active.
I am 42, tried to do a great diet and exercise for 14 years, blood work was always perfect, at 40 I was told I have the heart of a 28 year old during a suggested check up (anxiety caused a odd test) and now I've been on TES for a few years. It literally changed my life. Turns out my number had been low all those years, like super low. Nothing I did ever increased it or helped it.
I take zinc and D, I couldn't imagine living like I was, now I'm able to do a lot more physical work like I did when I was 20.
You'd do yourself a favor symptom wise if you switched to 100units per week. Or even better 50 units twice a week. Your symptoms and mood will stabilize.
@@WereAllThatBored Agreed. Depending on the kind of testosterone Enanthate (4-5)/Cypionate (7-8) or propionate (2-3) the half-life differs significantly. So even though 200 is not that high as such, it does give you long peaks and long troughs.
@@wreagfe I was guessing it would be the standard Cyp given out at clinics.
My testosterone is at 100 and my doctor said its supposed to be at 700. Next week I will be start taking testosterone. I just want to be myself again. Right now I struggle with anxiety, i dont feel like a man, I have no sexual desire, I'm always tired and sleepy, I can't even work out anymore because I get palpitations.
You won't regret it. Just make your way through the initial period where your natural production shuts down, and you feel a little strange. The Testosterone will eventually replace the lost natural production and you'll start to feel the difference.
FATE read my comments
Low testosterone can cause heart palpitations so can low magnesium good luck you'll be fine.
Yeah, everyone is deficient in magnesium so do supplement with a lot of it. I’d recommend the BioTe pellets that get implanted in your buttocks every five months or so as they are bio-identical so don’t have risks that the synthetic hormones do. And be sure to take a aromatase inhibitor such as DIM or i3c which are made from cruciferous vegetables and will definitely prevent the conversion of testosterone into estrogens. You don’t want to get man-boobs, right?!
I’ve been on this therapy for over ten years now and it has changed my life 1000% for the better. I was a broken down and crumbling person before going on the therapy and I am totally revitalized person full of go and happy, helpful energy now.
I wish you all the best in the world. !! 😃
Too good of a video. Thanks for the info. Happy health to everyone.
Most welcome! Glad you liked it.
@@Drberg this is a terrible video filled with old incorrect knowledge on TRT, it’s clear you haven’t read any studies in the last 10 years and just got your info for the content from the media lol, pretty poor effort all round to be honest
My test was at 100. Started TRT and now I’m at 800 lol I’m 44 years old and feel 22 again! Bursting with energy and fast recovery in gym like I once was…
Never coming off this my body is changing fast and I feel great again
Im 25yo. I had a terrible bout with a thyroid condition that fried my adrenals and gave me hypogonadism. I was 260ng/dl for 2 years. Ive been on 140mg/wk for 4 months. What an absolute gift from god. Its been life changing. Ive been grinding hard in all areas of life and the test just further aids that.
What symptoms did you have before starting? I’ve been 260/300 for 2 years
TRT saved my life. I’m 37 and was experiencing low libido, low energy, depression, anxiety/panic attacks and my sleep was terrible. My levels were under 300. I inject once weekly and my levels hover around 800 now. Night and day difference. I feel like I’m in my early twenties again.
If you want to feel even better inject the same amount but more frequently
Try every second day sub q
You are not even old. You just don’t take care of yourself
@@DUES_EX What a crazy assumption. You don’t have to be old to have issues with testosterone. It’s my pituitary gland that is dysfunctional. I lift 5 times a week, run 2 miles a day, don’t drink/smoke and eat a high protein/low carb diet. I’m 12% body fat.
check out pellet therapy
Exactly same symptoms as me, I think I suffered almost a decade of my 30’s with too low testosterone until one day the symptoms overcame me. Doctor ran hormone panel and found I was hypo gonadal. On TRT, life changer, keep TT around 800 (high normal), literally in the best shape I have ever been.
Great info in a concise way!! Its all basic, and that's what people complicate
Ive been on testosterone (TRT) now for over 10 yrs now with the help of a GOOD doctor. I started in my late 50s when my levels were low. Brain fog was terrible lack of labito and just sluggish. It's been a game changer. I can still run a 10 minute mile to this day push ups all day long and my wife has been happy in the bedroom for years. When prescribed you get your blood tested every (3) months and a complete panel of blood labs. Most normal people don't get their blood tested for years apart or until something is wrong. They run FULL labs every 3 months. The labs show everything. It tells you how your liver kidneys ect are doing. You monitor your hemoglobin and hemocrit ( your red blood cells) The goal is to only take what you need to get to your happy place. It's funny how they will prescribe a young girl hormones in a second but not a man. TRT has to be prescribed thru a good doc who knows about TRT. Lots of them are just figuring it out. It will give you your life back. As far as memory testosterone is a must. If you're older and under 300 when tested go find a good doctor and talk to them about getting helped.
After a lot of study and research in this field, I can confirm your words.
Yup, 100% true. I’m 44 - test levels VERY low so I started TRT 14 months ago under care of a hormone doc. Virtually everything in my life improved DRASTICALLY since that point. I feel better than I did in my early 20’s. Men- if you don’t feel like you used to, get tested!
Great Information, Thank you.
I'm 43, normal weight, healthy and my Total T was ONLY 87 (Free only 2.8)! Wow.
Now I know why my libido has been terrible for so long. Plus the brain fog and low energy.
Last month, my Primary doctor started me out with 200mg injection ONCE PER MONTH.
Seems low from what I have read online. I guess we'll start low and see what happens.
So far, after two injections, I've noticed a very small increase in libido, buy only for a few days. As Dr. Berg said, I also had mood swings which are uncommon for me. Seems like taking a smaller does more frequently is better. Does anyone have experience with a monthly dose?
I don't feel the same without my testosteron 💪
@@roberttamm131 That’s a horrible protocol, and unfortunately most primary care doctors have no idea what they’re doing when it comes to TRT. You’re better off going through a clinic that specializes in it.
I experimented with TRT for 4 months couple years ago (I was 29), here is my experience:
First of all I do heavy lifting + have very high protein diet for 15 years so Iam quite muscular and strong (but never tried T or any other steroids), had zero intention to improve my physique or strenght from T, it was all about feeling bc I was feeling little bit down at that time. Did all my bloodwork before (T, free T, prolactin, E2 etc), my T was at 310 so very low. Started doing 1x weekly 200mg Enanthate injections into my quads, after week or so holy cow I felt great, literally everything got better, my sleep, my mood (drastically, I had great mood all day everyday), energy levels, libido, confidence etc...After month I did bloodwork again, my T was 1500 which is too high, I was aiming for 800-1200 (more natural levels), decided to try doing it little bit differently bc those quad injections hurted as hell sometimes. So Ive tried subcutaneous injections into belly fat and shoulders with little insulin needle - this is literally pain-free. Did only 30mg enanthate 3x weekly. I felt even better even though smaller doses, but I would attribute it to the longer usage time. After next month my T was 980 so exactly where I wanted to be, and again, continuited 3x30mg/w for next 2 months. I was feeling extremely good like I mentioned before, also my stress tolerance was amazing, I was just so calm for whole time.
Now the bad stuff - I felt my prostate is getting bigger, had urge to pee everytime, weaker flow. Balls shrinkage, yes thats real, after 1-2 months they were maybe 20% smaller and you can even feel it not just see it 😂 And the most important - you are sterile on T, your balls just shut off, thats also reason why I stopped, wanted to try it, yes it works, those adverse effects could be managed little bit but Iam planning kids in near future. Did PCT with clomid and HCG after this, felt really shitty for like 2-3 weeks but then you will normal again, your balls will start again if you are not very long on T and everything gets back to normal.
Iam from EU so official TRT is almost non existent here, my doctor even laughed at me when I mentioned I want my T tested "you cant have low T with your muscles", apparently thats BS. Had to do it my own way, but it was great experience, I dont know if I felt that good even in my 20s 😂 I certainly plan to go on TRT again after my 40-50s and kids, I hope it will be common here then. Also very important thing, I studied this for like 50hrs, read a lot of studies, wrote a lot of notes, dont do it if you dont know what are you doing.
I like your experience :) I am on the same path.
you're on steroids if you're injecting T into yourself every week lol and good luck with kids that ain't happening
I can almost guarantee you that your Testosterone was never 980 naturally, that is the trap most people get into when they get TRT. Many/most guys were never over 450/500 and now at a later age they are at 1000, not natural for most, meaning you may feel better and now have muscle you never could achive when you were younger, if you now weight train. Now the side effects will sneak up and potentially make you wish you never touched it.
200 mg a week is not replacement therapy. That’s a light cycle.
Great post! Thanks for the effort! I am 52 and have been watching my T levels closely for 10 years. At 42 my T level was 550 and I was lifting, running, eating clean and martial arts....but It slowly became harder and harder to recover and eventually but T levels crashed and I could feel my body melting away! Started TRT and KABOOM! Life got good again at 52!!!!!
Good stuff Doc.
Dosing is the key. And it takes trail and error to get to the right dosage. The clinic really needs to know what they are doing AND you need to be an advocate for your own care and dosing.
In my experience, they tend to over-estimate the dosage at first and you get T results that are like an 18 year old kid...Which has its own issues.
Get the dosage right and then you only need to address the hair loss.... yeah, it can happen due to a by product. But, for those of us w/ naturally low T, its been a game changer.
I haven’t ever tested my levels, but I’m 45 and I can feel the difference that spinach extract makes when I take it. Always start with the natural remedies first.
I use it for like 3 to 6 months every few years or so and it works great every single time
I got on Testosterone and I feel like I'm 18 again. Best decision of my life 🙏
Doctor Berg can you please make a video on the side effects of getting a vasectomy this information needs to be known big medical Doctor's told me absolutely nothing
How long now?
@@davidcatlin1970 6 months. Definitely an adjustment period in between and most importantly education about other supplements that go with the trt
Can you please elaborate? I don't mean to pry, but I'm very curious.
Now you can't stop for the next 40 years
@@wifiunove1650 Im not trying to convince you to do anything 🚬😎
@Dr. Eric Berg DC - What about supplementing with: Calcium D-glucarate, Chrysin, CLA, DIM w/Bioperine? Those should remove any sign of side-effect estrogen. What do you think ?
Thank you Dr Berg for another great video. May God blessed you and your family!
Thank you Dr. Berg for providing informative videos! Could you talk more about lung nodules? While my doctor mentioned that the nodules are benign, they recommended surgery to remove them. I'm curious if there are any natural remedies that can eliminate these nodules without the need for surgery. Thank you so much!
Anecdotal data here, I know but, I took trt for a year. My prostate grew to the point of affecting urinary flow. I found a urologist who put me on antibiotics. I had symptoms during and after antibiotic use. I asked if there could be a connection and he said that testosterone doesn’t do that and I’m just one of the unlucky men who experience bhp early in life.
I wasn’t buying it so I stopped trt and formulated a supplement protocol based on information gleaned from Dr Berg and others for prostate health. Symptoms immediately went away and improved over the next year. Getting the boys to restart test was another story. I had imaging done which involved being violated through the front and back. I won’t get into details but just imagine an alien abduction. Prostate was normal size and my psa was normal. Huge nightmare.
Could you please share that supplement protocol with me?
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@@stevesheldon8616 Sure! Zinc, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle root extract.
Could you please share your protocol for restarting the boys? Were you able to get close to the levels you were at before starting the TRT?
@@Karmazov Nothing but the supplements used to help the prostate. If they had benefits on test production, I can’t attest to it. A little background… Ive pretty yoked since I was a kid. Big lifter but definitely an endomorphic body type. I also have two kids and zero libido issues. So when my dr tested and said my levels were on the ground, I was surprised. Trt was amazing almost immediately. Lifts increased, I shredded up like I was 28. When I got off, my levels plummeted below what I was originally. For months I didn’t want to do anything. Left foot, right foot. Now I’m a couple years out and everything is back to normal.
This would come up, I’m 42 in decent shape. Just had my T levels tested and was at 86!! No wonder I’ve been feeling all jacked up. Cognitive problems, tired, fatigue, sleep issues, moody, muscle loss, hard to gain muscle and always sore! Legs always hurt and are super tight.
But getting on synthetic T scares me. My Brother started taking T, anti-depressants, and Sleep meds the week he took his life.
He was messed up and felt like if a little is good, a lot is better, so I’m sure he wasn’t taking things slow.
Look up BIOTE it is supposed to be a bio-identical testosterone that is an implant. I use it and love it , and my husband does too. I think there may be other brands too depending on where you live, what is available to you.
Please try carnivore first. Once you start T shots you’re stuck for life dependent on a doctors whims. Quitting high oxylate foods like nuts and spinach will help the brain fog. Fatty Beef, salt and eggs - no nuts. No greens. Get better. Don’t skimp on the fat. It’s key.
@@forester057 interesting i will try that
Dr. Berg!!
What a great and informative video! I appreciate you.
Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤
You're very welcome!
Dr Berg, if I take beef organ and beef liver supplements everyday, do I still have to take Zinc? I want to kniw if the ratio of Zinc to Copper is good in liver. Thanks.
just eat handfull on pumpkin seed 2wise daily...it is full of copper and zinc and best for prostate health....thanks me later
@@wasimahmed1570 Thanks
This is the basic "don't take testosterone" warning signs. I've been taking testosterone for 20 years. I'm very healthy, 58 years old, 6-1, 195lbs, 32" waist. Imo if you have low testosterone, raising it naturally will have little results to your wellbeing.
Nuts the size of marbles 😂
I agree with Dr berg on this topic 😊
thank u for the information...no one could do this and give this information other then someone who has studied the way the body works..
I’m interested in more information about testosterone for women- many women are beginning to use it for energy, libido, anti aging etc.
Low amounts- not to transition
When using I do a natural cream expensive but natural daily first build it up in system then once a week but check how low and what age too
@@user-pv8tq9ul9d do you notice side effects?
I wouldn't recommend it for women. But I've heard they are using it. I think it should be done only as needed. We all wanna stay young though. For women I would recommend diet and exercises.
The biggest issue with TRT is how easily and quickly men turn to it before changing their lifestyle to improve their natural hormone levels. Pharmaceutical shortcuts for everyone before even knowing why they have low testosterone to begin with. Why make an effort when you can reach for pills and needles? I am seeing men in their 30s taking TRT. This is insane, and only reflects how badly they managed their health through lifestyle choices. STOP BEING LAZY! They will find out the impacts of pharmaceutical addiction later in life, and it won't be pretty. And don't turn your physical training into yet another addiction and be competitive and over train without recovery, or your hormone levels will tank yet again.
they are not taking TRT - they just take Test for getting jacked.
TRT is an excuse - I know because I see plenty of people
as I myself am on TRT due to many factors including clinically proved hypogonadism, one question is enough to see if someone's bullshitting me about TRT - and 99% of people do.
Same as girls in gym claiming being natural and taking actually meds for diabetes like metformin, growth hormone or oxandrolone.
but I'm not surprised why people reach for supplements like those - you get your body faster to the point you're happy about, so you achieve your physical goal faster, and also it makes you feel good, etc. especially in this cesspool known as "citylife" where everyone are running like racing rats and get depressed on every corner.
Aleo side-effects are much lower than taking coke, amfetamine, etc.
Thanks for the presentation and analysis.
I'm surprised you didn't mention Tangat Ali and Fedogia..
I can tell you first hand : taken in combination, they work.
tell me what does it actually do?
I’m on TRT micro dosing sub Q no problems . That’s the best way to go I have found out . My mood is up and my well being is awesome at 65 . Diet is good. No sugar and low carbs no processed foods . Putting on size and getting leaner . Strength is up and my sleep is great and now not getting up twice every night to go for a pee . It all depends on how much you take of testosterone , mostly it’s best on small doses from my own experience. Large doses you will get health problems and what type of testosterone you take .
The video I needed to see! I knew I wasn't myself when I felt moody. I stopped taking injected testosterone after 3 weeks. Facial hair is a big no, no for me! No. Thank you. I won't try it again. It did help my libido. I knicked a thigh vein which made me worried, my fault, so that was the way another reason that I chose to not continue taking it. I was taking a very small dose each week.
Note: I am a thyroid cancer survivor, no thyroid, hypothyroidism, so low libido among some other symptoms that go in hand with hypothyroidism.
I tend to be on the lower end of testosterone, plus I had a total hysterectomy, kept my ovaries.
Where you getting more that 1 mg of testosterone per day? is it possible to get 2mg a day? (as a woman)
TRT is a god send. It is just replacement from aging and environmental factors
Doctor Berg, I’m a long time sub of your channel and enjoy all of your videos
I’m 35 and had my testosterone levels checked about 4 months ago. My total testosterone was VERY low and I was initially on the fence in regards to taking testosterone but I’ve found a very professional clinic with a very good doctor who monitors the situation and it takes them a few weeks or more to get the amount of testosterone you need dialed in.
These are weekly testosterone cypionate shots that are administered to the glutes (butt cheeks)
I’ve never had a beard but now have a full beard which I’ve been enjoying lol 😝
I’ve also been ad avid weightlifter for the last 6 years or so (which is what prompted me to get my testosterone levels checked to begin with as my strength gains were regressing and I did not know why) and I’ve seen tremendous strength increases from being given a small weekly dose of testosterone.
This clinic pulls blood every 6 weeks to check blood thickness, enzyme levels around the prostate. They perform EKG’s and so forth and closely monitor the situation.
I am leaner and stronger and look & feel better 💪
I highly recommend TRT for anyone who truly needs it. Also if you do suffer from clinically low testosterone, then your insurance will cover this therapy.
It’s a win win 🥇
I'm glad to hear you're doing better I'm on the same boat as you. Weightlifter and such. My doctors lab check it every three months but I'm going to ask if it can be done every 2 months just to make sure.
Do yall donate blood once a month? If so, did it make a difference in crit?
7 years on TRT for me personally it's been a great decision...
Taking testosterone is not just taking testosterone. 1. Take boron, this block testosterone receptors so your free testosterone stays high (super important).
2. Blood work. Check estrogen (E2) levels. If high, get arimidex. Stops testosterone conversion to estrogen. One you get these in balance, watch out!! You will be off the charts. My cholesterol went down, body fat down, energy high. Hematocrit went up a bit. Give blood, lowers hematocrit. All easy fixes. Well worth it, trust me.
The high estrogen is what kills everything. Just like a woman, LoL
My experience is the same...........men have no idea what they are missing!
HCG
@thomasnickal9661
I tried HCG with it, and didn't feel any different. Read it's mostly for fertility to keep your boys swimming.
I have squirrel nuts now but I am also healthier and happier since starting TRT. With that, I also have a responsibility to my health, so I work out much more and take care of my cardiovascular system.
Add HCG 500-1000iu weekly
@@anthonypalmer3798Where can you get it? Over the counter?
❤❤🙏. Thanks alot dr Berg.
Thanks, Doc
You're very welcome.
I am on TRT since a year,my sex drive, increased tremendously, muscle mass , energy level,my hba1c improved, I think TRT is great experience,I wish I could start it earlier
Ashwagandha, Shilajit, and Boron work very well too!
Tribulus terrestrial, d-aspartic acid, sink, magnesium glycinate. Raw garlic, ginger.
I take a supplement that has shilajit, boron, ashwaganda, and tongkat ali. But my question is, by taking these supplements, will they decrease my bodies ability to naturally produce testosterone, similarly to taking steroids.
I think testosterone naturally ebbs & flows. Factors to consider - Genes, Weight, Age, Sleep.
Diet, nutrition and exercise seem to have the most impact.
Weightlifting + Zink makes me very horny especially after leg day
If I'm not mistaken they aid your body in producing more testosterone itself and not decrease levels
Great Content.
Thank you
Excellent, thanks!
Great video. Currently waiting for TRT treatment in the UK. I feel absolutely awful. Also read somewhere that low T can eventually lead to cardiac problems and osteoporosis. 🤔
Thankyou very much Sir🙏
You're welcome!
I would rather risk my heart with Testosterone and bloodwork than the covid jab 😂
Taking testosterone injections greatly enlarged my husband's prostate&,now,he's having surgery next week to remove a lot of excessive tissue!
Doubt that was the the only or even main cause. Hope his surgery goes well
The problem would've been that he increased his estrogen too much as a side effect of taking more testosterone than his body could keep up with, he needed to either take a lesser dosage, or use a estrogen blocker.
No doubt it can do that. I have the same problem. It is totally dose dependant. Both prostate size and PSA.
His estradiol got too high. He should have been injecting smaller doses more frequently. He could also take DIM to reduce the estradiol level.
Dr. Berg changed my wife and I's lives. This is spot on. I am 3 years deep in TRT. I have experienced the blood thickening and testicle shrinkage (I don't care there). I donate blood every other month to remedy the blood thickening. I've had too many positives to not do it. I followed his health advice prior to TRT and lost 150 lbs. Still on that journey. My wife's issues are completely gone after following his advice. He's a smart one. You should try what he describes. My doctor told me whatever you are doing, keep going. She later asked me what I'm doing and said I inspired her to start it. These doctors these days are trained to push meds. You can fix yourself with the proper diet.
I’m 29 and started taking testosterone due to my low libido. However thanks to your videos I’ve lost a ton a weight and got off insulin so I stopped taking it recently since I don’t need it . However I started to get a bit of hair loss in the front of my hair area. Do you think that could have been the testosterone I was taking?
If you micro dose your dose over the week is optimal. One big dose once a week is toxic for you.
Depends on your shbg
When your shbg is too high its better to do once a week for example because the shbg goes lower then.
If your shbg is too low its better to do more frequently e2d or even better every day
SHBG, Free test, E2, Prolactine are all factors that should frequently be checked and used as marks to determine dose and dose frequency. SubQ injections daily are optimal mostly. Too lower shbg one can take for instance Proviron or Masteron, to elevate Free test one can take Boron
Do you have to continue using it throughout the years or can you try it for a few months and then stay permanently at a higher level without having to use anymore?
60 mg sub q on a Monday and on a Thursday
I used to watch his videos a year ago ...He mostly prescribed animal based foods , Now he is ageing fast ..I believe Vegitarian diet is good for overall health .
It's probably not because of the meat. All the carnivore diet doctors 10 plus years on the diet all look like mens health cover models. Some in there 50s and 60s and have had kids in the last 10 years. I seriously doubt vegan or vegetarian is the way to go. My buddy did carnivore for a year and I hadn't seen him in a very long time. He reversed aged. He looked 15 plus years younger. Now he added plants and sugar back in. He's looking older again.
10+ years running and its life changing...play smart..less is more...diet clean and sleepeis spotless.= Feeling amazing
I was told to increase my testosterone, to ward off aging problems (I am 63), but now you are telling me that I should NOT be taking my T-supplement. This leaves me a little perplexed.
My last T-test, one year ago, at age 62, was 523. I was told that is good for a man my age.
I did make notes of your 9 points of suggestion, and will be incorporating some of them into my regiment, that I am not already doing. It is always good to eat right, get rest, and exercise.
Since taking my T-supplement, I do feel stronger and more energetic than I did a few years ago.
523 is great, what are you now?
Dr Berg what about Tongat Ali and aswaghanda?
I take Tongkat Ali. I love it. But I also take other natural supplements. Aswaghanda is said to increase and improve t-levels but also great for mood.
Don't take Ashwaghanda if you have hypothyroidism.
What do you think about shilajit with brand recommendations?
Cymbiotika Shilajit Black Gold Live Resin
Yes I take the same brand of Shilajit and it works amazing
Thank you doc
Anytime
Hey Dr. Im a 35 year old male, about two years ago i got really sick with two autoimmune diseases.
Adult on set still
A.p.s.
I have zero sex drive. Put on about 30kgs of weight. I am extremely fatigued and not sleeping well at night. I'm seeing my Dr in another month for a check up, I'll definitely be asking him to check my blood work and see where my TEST is at.
Testosterone is the very best thing a middle age man can do. Wish i started decade earlier.
I’d be on trt but my kidneys are in poor shape and don’t want to make it worse
I don’t think T will affect kidney function. Heart? That’s another story.
TRT is a must for men over the age of 36 id say, really helped me out
Right on Bro!
You gotta stay on it forever. Your natural test will never come back.
Well if you are on TRT your natural testosterone was shot to begin with….so it seems like that argument isn’t very strong 🤷♂️
That's not true for everyone. I was able to get my body producing testosterone again. And it took me cutting out the ultra processed foods, IF, and eating red meat.
You are not natural taking something made in a lab from a needle 🤦🏾
False, your natural T will go right back to where it was but it takes about 6 months and during those 6 months while recovering natural T levels, you’ll have all the symptoms of low T.
Actually, TRT can permanently end natural production of testosterone.@@LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup
Funny, seems like no one in the comment section watched this video. Everyone is raving about how great TRT is rather than taking the tough more satisfying journey of doing it naturally and changing your lifestyle. Not surprising though, everyone wants the easy way out, and right now it’s TRT for men.
exactly, but i see a lot of comments of people who say they eat healthy and workout but have low test.. I dont get it, they either have a genetic problem or they are lying.
@@sergiolandz6056 Or maybe we are surrounded by endocrine disruptors that makes raising/maintaining healthy T levels impossible.
I've been on it for almost 8 years. I stopped once for 1 year and I deteriorated greatly. I couldn't think straight or work much. I can never stop testosterone.
What are your thoughts on Pregnenolone supplements?
Oily hair at best, usually a waste of time.
Another reason to not take synthetic opioids! They screw up your hormone production. Happy Thursday, everyone! 😎
I find myself looking at these videos wondering should I try but just putting in the work the hard way is best for me.
Fasting. Protein intake. Cardio. Weight lifting. All the hormones work you just gotta put in the work. Now I’m not sure if you’re gonna get jacked but definitely gotta put in the work. It’s a life style.
Taking test is a game changer, period
As an okder guy on testosterone replacement (65) and avid weight trainer, I have found the physical and mental benefits are pretty damn good. In the meantime though I don't plan on becoming a father again I would like to keep my my body producing a little of its own testosterone to keep the testicles functioning. I take the supplements suggested here and eat in similar fashion diet wise. Can it be done naturally or only with hcg or enclomiphene?
My Urologist said that low T increases your chance of having prostate cancer. He told me to get my testosterone levels tested and if it was low he would begin testosterone therapy. I got a male hormone panel that tested 5 different things. One of the test results was in the high range for normal, one was in the middle and 3 were in the low range. I don't take any prescription drugs now and don't want to start now but I've lost some muscle tissue and strength in the last 2 years (I'm 81). I've got a lot of projects going on that require more strength than I currently have.
Im 37. Been feeling low on energy for a long time. Had mine tested and it's 85! Im about to start TRT
Check the side effects. You can boost naturally.
@@indiglo1971 I know. I've started though.
Doc, you should check to see if there are any studies concerning your topics when making videos. A study, published on Pub Med, showed DHEA did not increase testosterone in men (bit weirdly it did in women)
Adrenals
Thank you! I’ve been adding onions!
Glad to hear that! Most welcome!
Hey dr berg, could you please make a video on the causes of lipoma
Thank you very much, Doc! All info that I searched is here! Blessing
Its good to give us a video talking about TRT its very commun this days
Consider updating a video for us...
Testosterone can be important in women for bone density and muscle mass, cognitive function, mood, sexual function, and energy. 1. Adequate levels of testosterone are important for the maintenance of musculoskeletal health and possibly vascular and brain function.
At 65, it improved my heart health, solved my sleep apnea, improved my sleep, increased my libido, increased muscle volume improved energy and mood. I also supplement with HCG to avoid testicular atrophy. 100% perfect health after $ years on T … my T was a miserable 100 now 1,000 Testosterone and 24 Free Testosterone. This treatment was life changing. ❤️👍🙏
are you planning to have more kids? or what are you saving them for
@@Ban00 I think he wants them to sag down to his knees by the time he hits 70.
Can you please elaborate on effects of fasting on levels of Testosterone...
Was this video geared to men and women on Testosterone? I am in menopause and just started using T-gel
Thank you for this insightful video, Dr Berg ❤
You're most welcome!
What about natural peptides? Could you talk about it? Thanks Dr. Berg
Thanks 😎
Most welcome!
thank you dr.
You're very welcome.
Question. Why would trt cause vertigo/dizziness?