HOW HORMONES AND TOXICITY AFFECT MENS HEALTH

Multiple studies have shown that everyday environmental toxins cause a disruption in normal testosterone levels.

• Pthalates- found in plastics and personal care products have been shown to reduce testosterone.

• Sugar sweetened drinks have been shown to reduce testosterone levels.

• Perfluorochemicals (PFC's)- found to contaminate our food, water and air, present in products like leather goods, paper and cardboard packaging, carpets, cookware, water-repellant coatings and other consumer products related to a significant reduction in testosterone.

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Low testosterone and higher levels of estrogen negatively impacts mens health. Some examples include: 

• Increased stress leads to increased fat tissue, amplifying the obesity epidemic.

• Increased stress leads to insulin resistance which can cause type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypogonadism (yes, smaller testicles).

• Testosterone is essential for muscle and bone growth, energy, mood, sexual function and drive.

• Testosterone is needed to create brain connections.

• 15-20% reduction in overall testosterone compared to 1970's.

• Xenoestrogens (chemicals in our lives identical to estrogens) lead to a 50% reduction in sperm count versus 50 years ago.

• Testosterone works to support dopamine, when it is low it can impact addiction and approval seeking behavior

• Consuming 7 or more beef meals per week can lower your testosterone.

• Consuming 4+ servings of coffee per day can lower your testosterone.