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FoundMyFitness · September 5, 2025 · 3h 16m

How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels Naturally | Derek from MPMD

Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Derek from More Plates More Dates about low testosterone: its causes, symptoms, and natural ways to optimize it. They cover common pitfalls that suppress testosterone, the evidence behind popular supplements like Tongkat Ali and ashwagandha, and practical guidance for testosterone replacement therapy. The conversation spans dietary fat, exercise, alcohol, endocrine disruptors, and key biomarkers to monitor.

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Highlights

Free vs. Total Testosterone: What's the Difference?00:15:07
Free testosterone is the biologically active fraction, but total testosterone remains an important indicator.
Why SHBG Rises with Age – and How Lifestyle Accelerates It00:35:02
Sex hormone-binding globulin rises with age, reducing free testosterone, and lifestyle factors can accelerate this.
Alcohol Suppresses Testosterone00:42:46
Alcohol, especially chronic consumption, suppresses testosterone.
Dietary Fat Is Essential for Hormone Health01:01:32
Adequate dietary fat intake is essential for testosterone production; very low-fat diets can suppress levels.
Which Type of Exercise Boosts Testosterone?01:05:10
Resistance training, especially heavy compound lifts, is the most effective natural way to boost testosterone acutely.

Misc

Discussion of castrati as historical evidence of testosterone's effects on longevity
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