This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Pique Life.  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. Sunjya Schweig is committed to building a cutting-edge, data-driven ecosystem to prevent and reverse chronic illness. He is board certified in family practice, integrative, and holistic medicine (ABIHM). He is also 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.  In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Schweig dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): -The impact of Low testosterone in men (1:40 / 1:40) -Factors that lead to low testosterone (10:04 / 7:14) -Measuring low testosterone and optimal levels of total and free testosterone (23:56 / 20:55) -Strength training can increase testosterone (33:32 / 30:21) -Lower testosterone levels can increase the risk of a cardiovascular event (38:51 / 35:58)  -Testosterone levels for women (41:35 / 38:35) -Testosterone deficiency and osteoporosis (42:54 / 39:53) -Preventing cognitive decline with optimal testosterone levels (44:44 / 41:45) -Ulta-processed foods and lower testosterone levels (54:00 / 51:00) -The importance of screening for sleep apnea before getting testosterone replacement therapy (1:01:27 / 58:22)  -A nutrient-dense whole foods diet can increase testosterone (1:07:46 / 1:04:44)  -Testosterone therapy (1:13:48 / 1:10:52)  -The myth that testosterone causes prostate cancer (1:30:48 / 1:28:06 ) Also mentioned in this episode: -www.ccfmed.com -Testosterone and Cardiovascular Risk Study -Testosterone and Alzheimer's -Obesity, Intestinal Permeability, Inflammation Causing Lower Testosterone  -Sleep Deprivation Lowers Testosterone Right now, new members of ButcherBox receive New York Strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to butcherbox.com/DHRU to sign up and use code DHRU. Right now, get up to 15% off on Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha plus a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother on subscriptions $105 or more. Just go to piquelife.com/DhruTea to get this amazing deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.