Scientist Found 5 Things That Boost Testosterone - Here’s What They Are | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #498

Scientist Found 5 Things That Boost Testosterone - Here’s What They Are | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #498

July 9, 2026 · 17 min

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Dr. G discusses five scientifically validated supplements that can boost testosterone levels and their implications for men's health.

Episode Description: There are over 40 supplements on the market right now promising to raise your testosterone. The vast majority of them are a waste of your money. Some are doing nothing at all. Others may be doing damage. And this episode is not sponsored by a single one of them. After age 35, testosterone drops by 1% every year. For most men that starts to feel like lost recovery, vanishing drive, and stubborn fat around the midsection that will not budge. But low testosterone is not just a gym problem. It travels directly alongside insulin resistance, visceral fat accumulation, cardiovascular risk, depression, and cognitive decline. Out of 40 plus products making claims, only five have actual randomized controlled trial data behind them. Dr. G breaks all five down today, including the exact form and dose used in the research. In this episode, you'll learn:  •  Why KSM-66 ashwagandha is the most clinically validated of the group, how chronic stress is biologically competing with your testosterone production for the same raw materials, and why the form on the label matters more than the brand  •  How Tongkat Ali works by freeing up testosterone that is…

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