Effects of Low Testosterone No One Talks About & How To Optimize Your Hormones

It's more than just a muscle! Low testosterone is silently destroying men’s physical performance, mental clarity, and drive. In this episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with hormone health expert Dave Lee to dive deep into the hidden causes of low testosterone, how it’s affecting ambitious men like you, and what you can do to take back control. From the environmental toxins that are wreaking havoc on hormones to the critical role nutrition and lifestyle play in restoring balance, this episode uncovers strategies to boost energy, maintain focus, and regain the confidence to succeed in every area of life. Ready to take your success even further? Join Robert Sikes’ FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass today and learn how to build strength and optimize your health for long-term personal and professional growth: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 Why low testosterone is holding you back 3:00 Mental health impacts of low testosterone (anxiety, depression, low energy) 6:00 Declining testosterone in younger men and environmental causes 11:21 Misleading testosterone reference ranges and why it matters 13:24 Whole health approach: More than just boosting testosterone 16:57 Steps to optimize testosterone and improve energy 18:44 How poor diet and lifestyle sabotage your hormones 23:36 Societal pressures, mental health, and testosterone decline 28:58 Managing responsibilities without sacrificing health 32:32 Impact of low testosterone on fertility and future generations 39:16 Sedentary lifestyles, remote work, and declining hormone health 44:08 Nutrition for hormone health: Foods vs processed options 52:32 Importance of animal-based foods for testosterone 57:34 Supplements like Omega-3s and ketogenic diets for hormone support 1:02:30 TRT pros, cons, and managing therapy safely 1:09:18 Best practices for testosterone optimization (topicals vs injections) 1:18:22 Long-term risks of TRT and hormone misuse 1:29:26 Why hormone health is the foundation of male performance.