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!
54 responses to “The Dark Side of Taking Testosterone”
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.
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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 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 🚬😎
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.
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)
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Can you address testosterone for women please. Thank you
Testosterone for women as in the FTM?
No. Trt is just as important for women in menopause@@richardbaptiste6939
@@richardbaptiste6939What??? Women’s bodies produce testosterone also. It decreased sharply (along with estrogen) after menopause, leading to decreased muscle mass and loss of bone density, among many other things. It stands to reason that a normal, non-transgender woman would enquire about this. It’s a good question to which I would love to see an answer.
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. 🤔
What are your thoughts on Pregnenolone supplements?
Oily hair at best, usually a waste of time.
Desisting alcohol, smoking, opioid medicines and junk food would be a good start. Consume dark leafy greens, fatty fish like sardines and salmon, onions, avocados, shellfish, berries, eggs and foods with flavonoids.
I don’t smoke, take any or drink, and I’ve lived in Italy, on a Mediterranean diet for 14 years. My testosterone is still well below normal. The lowest it should be is 300, mine is 100.
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.
That’s very well I guess for your age is good but I don’t know why you want to age at all get on some test c (200mg) some hcg and an aromatase inhibitor and you will be shocked
Great info in a concise way!! Its all basic, and that’s what people complicate
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤
You’re very welcome!
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 👍🏾
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.
❤❤🙏. Thanks alot dr Berg.
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!
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
Thank you Dr Berg for another great video. May God blessed you and your family!
I had my T-levels checked last March, at the age of 40. I also had it checked about two years prior. That test showed t-level around 450. The last check, again at 40, was nearly 1100. I am very fit and work out almost every day and have a low body-to-fat ratio.
I increased levels naturally. I take Tongkat Ali, DHEA, DIM-Evail, D-Aspartic Acid, zinc, Tribulus, and mostly importantly, Turkesterone.
Do you cycle these supplements?
@@smm7540
Actually I do. I was doing four weeks on and one off. Did that for about a year. Now I only take Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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.
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.