Why Are Men's Testosterone Levels So Low Today? Dr. Josh Axe Explains

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

My female Dr would not let me even get my testosterone tested, this corrupt medical field is unreal.

[@donaldkilpatrick4536]

Fire your doctor. Find another ASAP.

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

@@donaldkilpatrick4536 I just got this one, but I agree

[@livingwell5892]

​@@donaldkilpatrick4536I'm in the process of doing just that and the wait list to get in to see a doctor is Insane. Hopefully this one's a little better 🙏

[@arodderz]

It's not part of the regular blood analysis, but tell them you WANT to check your testosterone levels!!

[@John-pc2yr]

Was she a 🇮🇱

[@Devlin360i]

Most men today have suboptimal levels of testosterone - a lot less than their fathers or grandfathers had just 30-50 years ago. There are various reasons for this. One factor that is oftentimes neglected is endocrine disruptors in our environment (i.e., xenoestrogens, BPA, phthalates, triclosan, etc.), phytoestrogens in food (i.e., soy, which is in almost all processed foods), and hypothyroidism (subclinical or autoimmune Hashimoto's disease). To increase testosterone levels naturally and reduce chronic inflammation: • Get enough daily sunlight. • Supplement with vitamin D3 (especially during the winter or if you live in a northern climate). • Supplement with zinc picolinate (20 - 40 mg per day). • Supplement with magnesium glycinate or citrate. • Weight train regularly (3 - 5 times per week for 45 - 90 minutes). • Prioritize neuromuscular recovery, don't over-train. • Get adequate (quality) sleep. • Consume more healthy fats (monounsaturated and saturated fats from sources like grass-fed red meat, pasture-raised eggs, fatty fish, organic full-fat dairy, coconut fat, avocados, cocoa butter, certain nuts and seeds, etc.). • Increase your cholesterol intake through properly-sourced whole foods. Cholesterol is the building block of all steroid hormones, including testosterone. • Control stress. Do what you have to do to keep it under control (things like meditation, yoga, nature walks, relaxing music, massage/reflexology sessions, adaptogenic herbs, etc.). • Chronically elevated cortisol levels disrupt the HPT (hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid) axis and deplete your body of the very resources it needs to produce androgens, including testosterone. • Eat enough quality calories (not all calories are the same), and avoid large caloric deficits. • Eat adequate amounts of each macronutrient (protein, carbs, fats). All of them are important in their own way and serve specific functions. Beneficial supplements: • Ashwagandha • Maca • Taurine • L-Carnitine (increases androgen receptor density) • Creatine • Tongkat ali • Fadogia agrestis • Black ginger • Pine pollen (contains natural androgens) • Boron (increases free testosterone) • DIM (natural anti-estrogen) "The Testosterone Advantage" by Timotheus Ray is a nice read on male health and hormone optimization.

[@andrewvanoort8539]

All my notes plus a few extra.. guess I'll check out the book!

[@oap851]

For a natural Weight training 5 Times a week with maximal intensity each time has been shown to decrease testosterone as their is too much oxidative stress and elevated cortisol levels. For naturals, weight training 3/Week with maximal intensity or 5/Week with intensity spread across and dimmed down'

[@entrepreneursfinest]

My brother 50s, nephew 30s, and myself in my 40s have all started taking bee royal jelly daily. I can't guarantee that it's tes levels directly but we all feel better and it's been shown to increase tes between 20% and 143% in clinical studies. You should only take a tiny amount and work up. You could be allergic and you don't want to find out with a tablespoon of it in your stomach.

[@ellisthejerk8018]

You forgot Bodyfat Percentage, the average bodyfat percentage for American men is 28% which is too high for Testosterone production. Bodyfat Percentage for high Testosterone is 10-22%

[@entrepreneursfinest]

@@ellisthejerk8018 100%. And a lot of people don't know that they're carrying that kind of BMI. Estrogenic compounds also store easily in adipose tissue. When a man does start working out and burning fat, those chemicals are released and they make the already uphill climb of getting back in shape even harder. If you're going to try to lose weight I recommend taking chrysin to counter the estrogens to some extent.

[@katm4841]

Celebrate masculinity!!!👏

[@rdallas81]

What's a man?

[@ComeAlongKay]

I mean I’d agree though I think anyone should just be left alone and not forced into a box like they’re robots just made to do what others want. Men are often used as walking atm’s and cannon fodder and I think some women just want them like that for the services they provide like slaves and society is always tryin to shame and control dudes into just existing for others so I vehemently don’t like that. And from a hormonal level women also need testosterone and men need estrogen just in different amounts. Obviously they’d need testosterone as it’s the master hormone that produces estrogen. I feel like people often shame men as not manly enough so they can make them bear the load while they have no such standards for themselves and then at the same time they’re shamed for being too masculine and toxic. Society just wrecks them from every angle possible.

[@ComeAlongKay]

I think people put men in a box and shame them into being things because it serves them. Then they at the same time shame them. They think men are and should be stronger and better and should do more but also think that’s toxic. And generally I don’t think anyone cares about men or what’s best for them just what’s best serves them if men do it. Also women also need testerosne and men need estrogen just in different amounts. Testosterone is the master hormone for estrogen and estrogen is created from it so it would definitely need testosterone.

[@ComeAlongKay]

I think people put men in a box

[@C.N.1]

It's a very twisted society we live in. Stay strong people! 🇺🇸

[@nevinkuser9892]

I don't live in society and that's a problem by itself. Just be grateful for what you have I suppose.

[@Ziggle-ky9kv]

A book that changed my life in ways that I never could imagine is "Secret Testosterone Nexus of Evolution".Drop whatever you're doing right now and go find that book. Trust me after I implemented things from the book my testosterone levels went beast mode

[@metroid707]

Where can you find this book?

[@rdallas81]

​@@Ghost00_14I have to reject woman they approach me constantly- That makes them even more "ready". Some of my friends think I set it up and ask where the camera is, lol.

[@bills2128]

Amazon doesn't have the book

[@dwreus81]

This book never existed. This is a pathetic attempt to lure people into buying a worthless book download.

[@jefflaporte2598]

Hopefully the next video is how to increase our T levels back to normal levels.

[@brittneyrussell1766]

Do the carnivore diet. Look up Dr. Berry and watch all his videos.

[@swollencityfitness]

The answer is simple. Foods and what we consume on a daily basis

[@parzival1176]

See if you can get some raw honey from a local beekeeper.

[@thetriggerman954]

​@@brittneyrussell1766 Take advice from a woman on how to raise testosterone if you want to.

[@rdallas81]

​actually factual there. Best idea here

[@JADELAC]

Feminism, media and communist politics

[@daslous89]

It's called the feminization of man. Aggression decreased. The 70's was the start. Plus, they keep lowering the minimum level. The low level is 272 now, or a few years ago. Depending on the lab.

[@kathleenking47]

Exactly Secondly, were the men piercing their ears in the ,1980s Also..no porn watching

[@HemiBurns]

BINGO!! He didn’t want to touch this FACT

[@daslous89]

They started then with the heavy metal music era, so to speak, but far from the reality of what is being seen now. ​@kathleenking47

[@dotenks]

@@daslous89”low testosterone is when heavy metal”

[@daslous89]

@@dotenks ?

[@meowyimeow]

Black beans are also high in phytoestrogens. I know because I eat them to manage my hormones.

[@MarylandGuy-ey3st]

I’m 42 years old. I took two tests recently. One at 137, and the other at 143 😬. I remember around 5-6 years ago, my Test levels were at 270. I went to my primary care doc, she said “your test levels are fine”. Even though I was at the very bottom of normal range. She didn’t want to touch it. Why do doctors tell men that?

[@kathleenking47]

Get a male doctor

[@AlotofStuffChannel]

You should def get those numbers up

[@mor9n243]

You're JUST above the age group that's normal Under 40 are completely sexless

[@mor9n243]

​@@kathleenking47yep women want us males weaker even female doctors

[@mor9n243]

​@@kathleenking47these younger female doctors are TERRIBLE in my experience

[@luffebassen]

I feel sorry for those 7 people who downvoted this video. Takes a special kind of person to not get the message.

[@arcaderunner2188]

How do you see downvotes? I thought YT removed that a year or more ago.

[@luffebassen]

@@arcaderunner2188 I use brave browser and it was fairly easy to find and get the extension. I think i remember it had a name the had to do with the issue itself.

[@luffebassen]

@@arcaderunner2188 Brave also removes adds from YT videos.

[@luffebassen]

@@arcaderunner2188 So i just see that YT algo`s removed all 3 posts i typed for you explaining things. I will give it one more go and have to type it more cryptic. So you will have to sharpen your pencil when reading.

[@luffebassen]

@@arcaderunner2188 They did remove it. But there are ways to get it back. You will need to add extensions.

[@wgsuperstar7730]

Cortisol also binds to testosterone receptors. Thus, one could have normal testosterone production, however, Cortisol steals some of those sites, resulting in decreased testosterone expression. Increased Cortisol is the result of stress, lack of sleep, poor diet such as seed oils, soy, gluten, sugar.

[@zaccsacc5839]

I would like to see a video about increasing the T levels.

[@electricalstuff259]

Eat more meat, less plants, get out in the sun, hang out with dudes, work out.

[@starfox300]

​@@electricalstuff259incorrect, vegetables and fruits have polyphenols that have great anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects

[@CrownxMe7]

@@electricalstuff259plants don’t equal low t-levels. Historically, soldiers ate more vegetables and grains than meat. Meat was costly in the past and they needed the carbs for marching 20+ miles a day. Stop listening to Joe Rogan.

[@electricalstuff259]

@@CrownxMe7 You literally need saturated fat to manufacture hormones including test. Nice story tho

[@CrownxMe7]

@ olive oil, cheese and pastries. Nice try, but nobody was chowing down on 3 different portions of meat in the past. Takes 10 secs to research it instead of talking out of your ass.

[@Lexulous123]

I’m in my mid-30s so this has always been a bit of a fear. Not sure why it’s happening across the board, but my bet is on modern stress and poor food. I’ve tried a few things to try and optimize my T levels and what I’ve found to really help is getting into effective stress-reduction activities like meditation and about 400mg of standardized hot-water Tongkat Ali root extract. Been on this increased dose for a few months now and I feel stronger, more motivated, and just a lot more energetic and optimistic in general.

[@aliefacmal]

Hey bro, thanks for the info! I've been struggling with my weight, health, and motivation lately. Had a blood checkup recently and the doctors said I have low testosterone levels. Hopefully, these supplements help me out. Thanks!

[@TopJoo7]

Time to do TRT

[@surferxblood]

Water, Food, Clothes, Cell Phones you name it…we are being poisoned

[@lesliethurston2151]

By. Design.

[@cautarepvp2079]

Don't dress, don't use phone 😂

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Great info, thanks Dr Axe! Men need to keep being men!

[@EtienneLeBoeuf]

I went from 334 to 960 in around 3 months all natural no TRT. This book should be essential reading for all men. Written by a 50s guy with natural T levels of a 20s guy Complete guide to testosterone by james Francis

[@DimoS...]

can you give us instructions and information, mate? I have 395 testosterone, 29 years old

[@EtienneLeBoeuf]

@@DimoS... Stop focussing on testosterone. Sounds strange. But a balanced body produces balanced hormones. Balance everything in body and mind. Evaluate everything you do and dont do. Stop listening to influencers promoting supplements and quick fixes. That's misleading. Use big picture thinking. I watched all this content for over a year and tried all the usual recommendations and it didnt really make any difference. It's like a complete holistic approach.

[@DimoS...]

@EtienneLeBoeuf thanks buddy I appreciate it 🙏

[@lunam7249]

that never happened.

[@EtienneLeBoeuf]

@@lunam7249 Just because you cannot do something does not mean it cannot be done

[@christiancatlin4385]

What actually is an optimal testosterone level?

[@parzival1176]

Find a local beekeeper and see if they would be willing to sell you some raw honey.

[@NoLimits1if3]

I have a theory that monogamy has a psychological effect that influences testosterone production… What do you think?

[@kathleenking47]

Also, guys need o stay away from porn That's a HUGE PROBLEM he's not saying

[@priscillamichelle1889]

​@@kathleenking47damn right

[@kathleenking47]

@@priscillamichelle1889 I've found that out, hearing why young men need Viagra😞😢

[@Mooreeezy]

​@@kathleenking47 that's the biggest problem in my opinion

[@SweepTheLeg2023]

👊 *Only things I have been able to see some improvements with T levels has been Tongkat for Free T and a few times a week Fadogia for Total T.* I don't want to go into TRT which increases RBC's and bricks DHEA do to reverse loop axis.

[@thetriggerman954]

I found that both of those rasie mine too, but it gives me anxiety and insomnia. But they do work.

[@timr6530]

So where can I find out what a normal or optimal level of testosterone is. I’ve been asking doctors for 30 years and all they say is your normal. A 12 year old girl has a better chance of being prescribed Androgel than a 60 year old man.

[@monicahenderson1162]

I think it's our food.

[@nevinkuser9892]

It's because we don't have enough cowboys. Cowboys naturally increase testosterone in their immediate environment.

[@kathleenking47]

I think it's porn..and being inside TOO MUCH

[@Ash71452]

@@kathleenking47 No, mostly is food

[@jamessanders6788]

Soy and Chemtrials. Soy is in everything. Read the packages.

[@kathleenking47]

Get to bed, by 11pm Get up early Wear sunscreen at high noon only Get the vitamin D3 from sun Sunscreen wasn't popular until the 80s

[@caitlin862]

Coming from allie beth stuckys channel after your interview.

[@natbromden5838]

Dear Mr. Axe, im not gonna watch the video now, but in case its not included, here is my take, which im pretty sure is very true and relevant. I suspect, from my lifelong experience, that the major contributor to low T is the system conspiracy against male competition and male aggression expression. I would bet quite a bit that there is nothing, that spikes T (or more acurately, the androgenic system as a whole) more and for longer, than a victory and conquest, especially of a violent kind. Hurting someone in a confrontation (or in a sanctioned or training fight) cant be compared to any other factor influencing T. The gigantic problem is, that if the individuals aggression, and therefore potential for androgenic activity is high, and is not fully expressed, it essentily turns against the individual, and ends up doing the opposite of what it would do, would the aggression be expressed. And since in todays world, a slap can mean 37 years behind bars, if not straight up execution, and aggression and hand to hand, harmless, and until few decades ago perfectly normal violence is today strongly oppressed. So, whoever has the androgenic potential already (which is obv. Decided by other factors), needs to be free to express the aggression, otherwise that same potential will cause him harm.

[@lindabueckert9559]

Soy in absolutely everything packed it seems.

[@bigthunder7002]

And plastics & glyphosate heavily mess with hormones. It’s everywhere

[@nevinkuser9892]

It sure as hell is. I got so upset looking for mayonnaise recently because I can't stand soybean oil. I thought mayo is made with eggs, not anymore! It's whipped soybean oil now, yummy! Throw it all in the trash where it belongs. It's industrial waste.

[@lindabueckert9559]

@@nevinkuser9892 I didn't know that it was in mayo. It pays to check all labels for sure. Better to make your own.

[@Ride_on54]

This makes more sense now why men as they get older they get grumpy because one of the symptoms of low testosterone is irritability and lack of energy which im experiencing now that im in my fifty’s

[@HillLeeHill]

So is this your diet and can we see your blood work? Can you site the research that supports this view please!

[@Ghanaba23]

How do you test your testosterone level

[@Beast777Mode]

Plastic bottles

[@thomaskingschillerlein7843]

1. Visceral Fat + Lack of Movement/exercise/muscle (money, muscle, game) 2. No fasting Period at evening/night + constant snacking 3. Lack of Vitamins, Nutrients, healthy fats 4. excess of carbs, sugars and bad fats. And yes... there are "correct/healthy ways of living as a vegan man". Omnivore is much easier.

[@dalestaryk4803]

Chemtrails ☠

[@rjmatson3349]

Chemicals. Yup.

[@Leny1777]

You stole my words their blocking the sun

[@ApartmentReposition]

Everywhere

[@bigthunder7002]

And plastics

[@devinnorsworthy9154]

Chemtrails are far from the only reason. Those are why we're vitamin d deficient and having issues thinking clearly.

[@andrewgibson5861]

Probably something added to the water

[@luffebassen]

Fluoride being one of them!

[@kathleenking47]

Porn use, video games Both need to go Get to bed by 11pm

[@DimoS...]

​@kathleenking47 can porn destroy the testo? How? I don't know. I just asked.

[@TheVelluch]

Somehow I've been drinking tap water with fluoride and eating processed crap food for 48 years and my testosterone is over 740 naturally. I don't think that's it, but I guess everyone is different

[@timlake5111]

I work 3rd shift. I'm screwed haha

[@rjmatson3349]

Is GlySphosphate a combination of Glyphosate and Phosphorous ?

[@rutgerolsen5157]

Test came back under 170. Testi injury from the Marines. 32m.

[@hughgallagher]

How the hell does BPA get into the water supply?

[@EImpact-zt9rg]

Can you pls mention if organic edamame is okay for women, Dr. Axe?

[@HisBeloved2Cor11_2]

Does high progesterone cause testosterone to drop? Women routinely have their progesterone level tested during early pregnancy nowadays. If it’s low, they are told they are at risk of losing the baby and progesterone shots are administered as a countermeasure. Unfortunately, research shows that males whose mom received that injection tend to be effeminate. Likely a major contributor to the transgender trend/lack of masculinity we see in our young nowadays.

[@EImpact-zt9rg]

Interesting. I'll keep this in mind.

[@Fullrusher]

All this without a " so this is how you correct it , or fix it "

[@antoinettegerald4901]

Hi not on the topic, but I have a question about the organ blend. Does the efficacy of the supplements be diminished if stored in a very hot environment?

[@islandbreeze496]

All the KZbin feminist ladies with all their toxic shows are only making it worse

[@Maz-zb9uf]

Of course you guys are never the problem

[@caitlin862]

It's both! The women who condone this feminine behavior for men, the men who knee to that, and the nutrition!

[@bigthunder7002]

@@Maz-zb9ufuh huh… right…. Cause men want to destroy themselves.

[@rdallas81]

​@@Maz-zb9ufthey are. You are right.

[@RKKY-mf7fe]

Pickup trucks and SUVs. Your balls shrink when your car gets bigger.

[@charlo90952]

What does increased risk of death mean?

[@rdallas81]

Higher prices

[@tobiaslewis8285]

My Answer: Errm....because it's easier to kill us all. 😐😔😔

[@dwreus81]

But the doctor won’t prescribe testosterone. My levels are normal but very low in the large scale of “normal”

[@kevinmckernan794]

Confucius say: man take heed Protect your seed Lust will feed The reapers need

[@brittneyrussell1766]

If you have low T then switch to a carnivore diet. Even if you cant do organic meat it's better than any other way of eating to reverse health issues.

[@chucky3285]

Cancer

[@brittneyrussell1766]

@@chucky3285 yes, it even works on cancer.

[@chucky3285]

@@brittneyrussell1766 to much red meat causes colon cancer

[@whizperator]

Don't even think about getting your test checked in Canada. You're left on your own. You gotta educate yourself and act accordingly. Fortunatly we got acces to so much now on the bodybuilding market.

[@jeffreysummers6843]

Go outside, strength train, cold shower or plunge before working out. 1060 total t at age 43 and have a desk job

[@LIVINGBLUEPRINT-LB]

Fasted sprinting may skyrocket your t levels provided u recover with nutrition and healthy fat!

[@tle1015]

IT'S FROM ALL THE VACKSSSSSS SEEEEEEEENSSSSSS

[@rdallas81]

Agreed

[@rdallas81]

😢

[@bills2128]

The jab doesn't help but I am unvaccinated and my T has been in the basement for the lastv10 years at least.

[@tle1015]

@@bills2128 eat alot of eggs and steaks

[@Jesus-xd5lz]

It has been declining for the last 45 years, not the last 4...

[@rjmatson3349]

PFAS and all other forever chemicals

[@rdallas81]

Facts

[@rdallas81]

And poo tunbr

[@Chris-vt6nl]

My age is 39 right now my total testosterone level is 313 ng/DL the similar testosterone level of a 70 year old person. I want to increase my total testosterone level to atleast 500 to 600 ng/DL or more than that would be even more wonderful unfortunately even in my late 20's it was just above 400 ng/DL. I was recetly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes my blood group is B+ve which is also the blood group that has the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes followed by A while 0 group is at the lowest risk of developing diabetes as well as blood clots or heart disease but at highest risk of developing peptic ulcers. The professional bodybuilders who take synthetic steroids obviously have very high levels of testosterone but once they get off of it then it will plummet to rock bottom due to shrunken testicles

[@john83me14]

Dr. Axe, what movement took off in the 60s with screaming women on college campuses? 😳 I’ve been told my whole life to be soft, vulnerable and cry everyday and it RUINED me!

[@geo_neo9]

We all have inner masculinity and femininity. The genda they are means have dominant amount of masculinity for men.

[@kayreding2363]

Don’t blame the women’s movement of the sixties! Men were not told to cry every day. Take responsibility for yourself!

[@ivanrascon]

​@@geo_neo9❤

[@MarmaladeINFP]

@@kayreding2363 - I grew up in a new agey, liberal church. No one told me to cry every day. They simply taught equality and mutual respect. I didn't end up soft and vulnerable. But I did learn to be sensitive, kind, and compassionate toward others. I consider those to be basic human values.

[@kathleenking47]

Women tend to cry, when hormonal Eat only fermented soybeans NATTO

[@richardcrook2112]

Got a ball bag full of microplastics, and keep imbibing soy.

[@arbretree5463]

Number one reason: porn and masturbation

[@decacards5250]

Cruciferious vegetables lowers estrogens levels in men.

[@volkshandel]

It's all in Hormones and Pheromones of Woman, Fertility of woman Rases man's testosterone, if they are on the Pill, men are not affected by pheromones.

[@bludog4657]

Amen Doc

[@AS-ih2dk]

FIRST 2.5 MINUTES WERE BASED!!!!!

[@gethealthywithmamag]

ph thalate: the ph is silent and gly pho sate...are def horrible offenders and should be avoided.

[@JohnnyCamaro13]

Poor lifestyle choices… The end

[@nevinkuser9892]

so you're telling me that if I work on trucks as a mechanic I will be more manly? 🤔

[@thetriggerman954]

Correct

[@hanskazan7403]

Tested my levels last week i got above the max range lol

[@mor9n243]

Women today only sleep with chads the rest of men have no shot Probably a reason too

[@carchill7211]

510 tested today :)

[@mikepepe241]

Eat a grass fed steak, read the Bible and hit the gym men 💪

[@menash41]

780 here

[@paulbradley705]

Can I have a hairy chest?

[@carloscueva7492]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that low Testerone is happening and At the same time toxic masculinity is the message being spread..

[@Shiikha.11]

Pakistan is green. You meant to say India! 🇮🇳

[@blaze7774]

Lost all credibility when he said there's a right way to do vegan. Eat meat, meat, meat and more meat. It'll fix most of your issues. Goodbye everybody

[@user-nt2pe1yy2u]

He could lve just edited the video name

[@luigirnotyourbusiness8127]

If this is true then why is my test levels still high?

[@nopainnogain7358]

= LGBT

[@derek1147d]

USA the healthiest food on the world. 😭

[@CoreyShelton-bc9qp]

My endocrinologist said it's normal for a 24 year old man to have less testosterone than a 65 year old man

[@GulfOfAmerica25]

It's a national security issue

[@slipperyj6155]

Sooooooooy!

[@tylercupp8540]

I’m about to watch the full video, but my guess is ritalin

[@nicelydone9776]

Why fix it- just vote for Harris already.

[@marcusumbro]

Enclomiphene

[@chrishumpert608]

Didn't work on me

[@Brian36685]

Cuz of porn

[@notanymore9471]

Low fat diets

[@rjmatson3349]

Bisphenyl A

[@doctorcatnip2551]

"Feminine virtues" aren't real.

[@siyashilla6885]

Feminine vices like deception sneaki ess , evasiveness I could go on

[@siyashilla6885]

640ng with me

[@electricalstuff259]

Plant based diet.

[@kylebichler2258]

Yeah no.

[@electricalstuff259]

@@kylebichler2258 Yes yes. Learn something.

[@peterbedford2610]

We need less people

[@kdee5931]

Need cellular detoxification

[@PrimalInsitenutrition]

Dr Pompa

[@kathleenking47]

Men need early morning sun

[@Ash71452]

@@kathleenking47 Using vit D supplement is easier