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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses fish oil and Afib risk, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, supplements for kids, and curcumin's impact on testosterone.

“Researchers reviewed the findings of 18 studies involving more than 1,800 men that examined links between sleep apnea and male testosterone levels. Then they analyzed a subset of the studies after matching the men's age, body mass index, and severity of their sleep apnea.”

“Sleep deprivation reduces testosterone levels in young men. Just one week of sleep deprivation reduces young men's testosterone levels by as much as 15 percent, according to a 2011 study. Missing out on sleep worsened the young men's mood and overall energy levels, too.”

“Rat study shows that testosterone decreased by up to 2.7-fold if sleep deprived for 96 hours but the good news is that rebound sleep may help bring testosterone levels back to normal (at least in the rat study).”

“And although testosterone and other steroid hormones do influence muscle growth, they play less of a role than one might think – and may carry some risks. In this second part of our two-part Aliquot, Dr. Stuart Phillips and I continue our discussion on the role that nutrients and supplements play in muscle adaptation.”

“FTA: > Treatment for opioid addiction tampers with the testosterone levels of male but not female opioid users, a study reveals. Low testosterone in men has been associated with poor quality of life as well as erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and mood disturbances.”

“All of the study volunteers completed a 12-week aerobic exercise plan that entailed 40-60 minutes of walking or jogging on one to three days per week. [...] > I think decrease in body mass is one of the factors for increasing serum testosterone levels," said Hiroshi Kumagai, lead researcher on the study.”

“FTA: > A researcher who found that testosterone raised the risk of prostate tumors and exacerbated the effects of carcinogenic chemical exposure in rats is urging caution in prescribing testosterone therapy to men who have not been diagnosed with hypogonadism, according to a new study.”

“FTA: > Female sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. This has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and by phenomena such as the "baby blues", a bout of low mood following childbirth, or recurrent mood swings that occur prior to menstruation. However the male sex hormone testosterone also affects our mood and emotions, as well as our libido - and in a positive way.”

“Dr. Phillips speculates that growth-hormone stimulated collagen may strengthen tendons that support muscles. He further states that although not applicable for most men, clinically replacing low testosterone and growth hormone levels may be valid.”