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Apr 7
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2570: Test Your Sex Hormones & Cortisol ...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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Dr. Stephen Cabral

  • How your hormones are connected to your circadian rhythm and sleep. (2:15)

  • The differences between a cortisol and blood test. (3:24)

  • The function of cortisol. (5:32)

  • The most common lab results from this test. (8:12)

  • Can someone develop cortisol resistance? (15:03)

  • His recommended methods to apply for night shift workers. (20:45)

  • Signs your catabolic hormones are taking over. (23:15)

  • Can inappropriate levels of hormones promote visceral body fat? (23:57)

  • Why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. (25:47)

  • PSA for the guys on TRT. (29:31)

  • Revealing the guy’s Sex Hormones & Adrenals test results.

  • Sal. (34:05)

  • Justin. (38:47)

  • Adam. (42:56)

  • Doug. (48:25)

  • How often should you test your hormones after the recommended protocols? (51:00)

  • How they are using AI and what it means for the future. (54:38)

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