{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E.203 PEPTIDE PLAYBOOK \u2013 PART 3 Hormones, Testosterone &amp; the Future of Longevity Medicine","description":" In this episode of the Peptide Playbook Series, Dr. Din sits down with Dr. Frankel to discuss the science behind testosterone, hormone replacement therapy, peptides, and metabolic health. As we age, many people experience fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and metabolic changes. According to Dr. Frankel, three major factors often drive these changes: hormone deficiency, insulin resistance, and energy deficiency in the body. In this conversation, we break down how testosterone interacts with estrogen, why self-treating with supplements like DHEA can be misleading, and how therapies such as GLP-1 peptides, NAD, and growth hormone peptides may help restore metabolic balance. We also discuss the differences between menopause, andropause, and the often overlooked \u201csomatopause\u201d \u2014 the age-related decline in growth hormone. Topics include: \u2022 Testosterone therapy for men and women \u2022 Hormone replacement and metabolic health &amp;nbsp;\u2022 Cholesterol and hormone production \u2022 GLP-1 peptides and insulin sensitivity \u2022 Peptides used in longevity medicine &amp;nbsp;\u2022 The connection between hormones and aging Part of the Peptide Playbook Series, exploring the science behind peptides, metabolism, and modern longevity medicine. &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udd17 CONNECT WITH DR. SOFIA DIN \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;\/&amp;nbsp;drjuvanni&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Apple Podcasts \u2013 Bathroom Diaries https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/za\/podcast... \ud83c\udfa7 Spotify \u2013 Bathroom Diaries https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7sNfitf... \ud83d\udd17 CONNECT WITH DR. ROB FRANKEL \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;\/&amp;nbsp;vitale_wellnessclub&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; \u25b6\ufe0f YouTube &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;\/&amp;nbsp;@simply.aestheticsmedspa2293&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;00:00 Intro &amp;amp; Welcome Back 01:10 Why Hormone Health Is Misunderstood &amp;nbsp;03:30 The Gap in Medical Training (Hormones &amp;amp; Nutrition) &amp;nbsp;05:45 Testosterone Basics Explained 08:20 Aging in Men: Testosterone Decline &amp;amp; Estrogen Rise &amp;nbsp;11:00 The Truth About DHEA Supplements 14:10 Why Self-Treating Hormones Can Backfire 17:30 Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Men &amp;nbsp;20:15 Cholesterol\u2019s Role in Hormone Production 23:40 Statins &amp;amp; Their Impact on Hormones &amp;nbsp;27:10 Low Testosterone &amp;amp; Metabolic Disease Risks 31:00 Insulin Resistance, Inflammation &amp;amp; Chronic Disease &amp;nbsp;34:20 How to Properly Start Hormone Optimization &amp;nbsp;38:10 Foundation Protocol: Hormones, NAD, GLP-1 42:00 Testosterone Therapy: Dosing &amp;amp; Approach 45:20 Testosterone in Women: Benefits &amp;amp; Myths &amp;nbsp;48:30 Estrogen Dominance &amp;amp; Cancer Risk 51:10 Who Should NOT Take Testosterone? &amp;nbsp;53:40 Testosterone &amp;amp; Prostate Cancer Myth Debunked 57:10 Real Study Insights (2019 Shift in Perspective) &amp;nbsp;59:10 Final Takeaways on Hormones &amp;amp; Longevity &amp;nbsp;01:00:20 Outro &amp;amp; Next Episode Preview (Somatopause)                    ","author_name":"Bathroom Diaries w. Dr Sofia Din","author_url":"https:\/\/botoxguru.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40536510\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199846455"}