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Apr 2025
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Why Men Today Have HALF the Testosterone...

DR. ERIC BERG
About this episode

Today, we’re going to discuss some of the causes of low testosterone and the most common low testosterone symptoms.


Check out these 6 common low testosterone signs:

1. Breast tissue

“Man boobs” can be caused by an increase in estrogen and a decrease in testosterone.2. Shrinking testicles

This is also known as hypogonadism. Testosterone is involved with muscle formation, so if your testosterone is low, you may also notice your muscles shrinking.3. Reduced semen production 4. Decreased body hair

This may be most evident in the beard, chest, legs, and the top of the head. 5. Andropause

This can cause hot flashes and night sweats in men. 6. Excess belly fat

This is often caused by insulin resistance. The most common causes of low testosterone include:

•High-carb diets

•Endocrine disruptors

•Microplastics and forever chemicals

•Poor sleep

•Chronic stress

•Wifi

•EMFs

•Phytoestrogens (soy products)

•Low zinc

•Statins

•Iron overloadYou can help increase testosterone naturally with the following:1. Zinc

2. Magnesium

3. Vitamin D

4. Exercise

5. Water filters

6. L. reuteri


Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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