The Pomp Podcast
#1150 Dr. Richard Huntsman | Doctor Explains How To Increase Your Testosterone
- Testosterone levels in American men have dropped approximately 1% per year over recent decades, with average levels now in the 350-450 range when they should be 600-700 for healthy middle-aged men.
- Insulin resistance and estrogenic chemicals in food, water, and cosmetics are the two primary drivers of declining testosterone levels.
- Atrazine and glyphosate (Roundup), used heavily on corn and wheat crops in America, are highly estrogenic chemicals banned in most other countries; atrazine is allowed at 3,000 units in US water versus zero in the EU.
- Sleep quality and duration directly impact testosterone production through cortisol regulation; one poor night of sleep increases insulin resistance and decreases testosterone.
- Weight loss of even 20 pounds can significantly improve testosterone levels because fat cells convert testosterone to estrogen through a process called aromatization.
- Specific supplements and herbs including magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, and ashwagandha can meaningfully support testosterone production when deficiencies exist.