407 | How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Optimize Health for Men & Women with Dr. Greg Brannon

The Optimal Body

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• Optimal Bio Website
• Dr Brannon's Instagram
• Optimal Bio Youtube Channel
• Optimal Bio Facebook Page
• Free Hormone Handbook

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For full episode show notes and resources, visit: https://jen.health/podcast/407

What You'll Learn from Dr Brannon:

02:55 Dr. Brannon shares his journey and the founding of Optimal Bio, focusing on hormone health.

04:54 Dr. Brannon discusses the misconceptions about women's mental health related to hormonal changes.

06:10 Emphasis on testosterone's crucial role in overall health and its decline over the years.

08:38 Dr. Brannon explains how testosterone affects every cell in the body and its importance for mental health.

11:47 Exploration of how environmental endocrine disruptors affect hormone levels and health.

15:43 Dr. Brannon identifies major environmental chemicals that disrupt hormone balance and their consequences.

17:05 Discussion on the rising infertility rates among men and the shared responsibility in infertility issues.

18:00 Environmental Impact on Hormones
Exploration of environmental factors, like phthalates, affecting hormone health and fertility.

24:18 Introduction to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and its advantages over synthetic options.

27:16 Recommendation for beginning hormone therapy at age 18 for optimal health benefits.

30:14 High retention rate of patients seeking hormone optimization and their satisfaction with results.

33:04 Dr. Greg shares his journey from skepticism to belief in the benefits of hormone therapy.

34:42 Dr. Greg outlines five key factors for optimal health: sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and hormone restoration.

35:42 Comparison of synthetic and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, highlighting safety and efficacy.

39:44 Emphasis on the necessity of certain supplements due to nutrient depletion in modern diets.