Lose Your Edge, Risk Your Heart 2025
· 12 min read · Erik Bos
A 40-year study proves men start moving less, long before heart disease hits. Slow slide few men see coming, and what it really takes to fight it.
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Inflammation: The Central Force in Cardiovascular Disease—and What To Do About It
· 10 min read · Erik Bos
The 2025 ACC Scientific Statement reveals chronic inflammation as the missing link in heart disease prevention. Learn why hsCRP testing and anti-inflammatory strategies are now essential for cardiovascular health.
The Obesity Paradox: Why Your Body Fat Matters More Than Your Scale Weight
· 6 min read · Nikhil Kumar
New research reveals why BMI misleads men about health risks. Learn how obesity affects male fertility, muscle mass, and cancer risk, plus what actually works.
Visceral Fat: The Hidden Enemy Destroying Your Health and Testosterone
· 12 min read · Erik Bos
Discover why visceral fat is the single greatest threat to mens health. Learn how this invisible inflammatory organ sabotages testosterone, causes chronic disease, and the proven strategies to eliminate it.
Why Now? The Urgent Need for Testosterone Optimization
· 5 min read · Erik Bos
Understanding why testosterone replacement therapy has become critical in modern times. Environmental factors, lifestyle changes, and health implications for men today.
Negative Effects of soy on men
· 13 min read · Erik Bos
Comprehensive analysis of how soy consumption affects male hormones, testosterone levels, and overall health. Evidence-based guide to soy impact on men.
Sperm counts Down over 50%
· 2 min read · Erik Bos
Alarming research reveals global sperm count decline exceeding 50%. Analysis of causes, implications for male fertility, and the role of testosterone in reproductive health.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Helps Depression
· 6 min read · Erik Bos
Research shows TRT can significantly improve depression symptoms in men with low testosterone. Learn how hormone optimization affects mood, energy, and mental health.
Low Testosterone Increases Risk of Alzheimers
· 5 min read · Erik Bos
Scientific research reveals strong connection between low testosterone and Alzheimer disease risk. Learn how hormone optimization may protect brain health and cognitive function.
Moving Goal Posts: Testosterone Reference Ranges
· 6 min read · Erik Bos
How testosterone reference ranges have been systematically lowered over decades, affecting diagnosis and treatment of low T. Understanding the manipulation of normal values.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy is Your Decision Alone
· 5 min read · Erik Bos
Understanding your autonomy in TRT decisions. Why testosterone replacement therapy should be a personal choice based on your health goals and quality of life priorities.
5 ways to increase your testosterone before you need TRT
· 4 min read · Erik Bos
Discover 5 evidence-based methods to naturally boost testosterone levels before considering TRT. Practical tips for men near low T ranges to achieve optimal hormone levels.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Benefits
· 8 min read · Erik Bos
Comprehensive guide to TRT benefits including improved energy, muscle mass, mood, libido, and cognitive function. Evidence-based analysis of testosterone therapy advantages.
Treatment of Low Testosterone from Grown Leydig Cells
· 3 min read · Erik Bos
Revolutionary research on growing Leydig cells for testosterone production. Future of hormone therapy through cellular regeneration and tissue engineering advances.
TRT: The Link Between Obesity and Low Testosterone
· 6 min read · Erik Bos
Understanding the bidirectional relationship between obesity and low testosterone. How excess weight affects hormone production and how TRT can help break the cycle.
What Causes Low Testosterone Levels
· 4 min read · Erik Bos
Comprehensive guide to low testosterone causes including age, lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and environmental influences. Understanding the root causes of hormone decline.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Fix Sexual Dysfunction
· 5 min read · Erik Bos
How TRT can effectively treat sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction in men with low testosterone. Evidence-based approach to restoring sexual health through hormone optimization.
3 Top TRT Side Effects and How to Stop Them
· 6 min read · Erik Bos
Learn how to manage and prevent the top 3 TRT side effects: hematocrit elevation, estrogen imbalance, and blood clots. Essential guide for men on testosterone replacement therapy.