In this episode, Sebastian Dietrich is our guest. As a longevity coach and expert, he shares the latest scientific findings and practical tips on how you can extend your lifespan and improve your quality of life. We discuss effective strategies for a healthy and vibrant life and how to make the most of current research.
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#92 - TRT: How to Optimize Your Levels Correctly | Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Zitzmann on Men's Health
In this episode of the Men's Health Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Apasu speaks with andrologist and endocrinologist Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Zitzmann (University of Münster) about testosterone deficiency, diagnostics, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from a medical perspective. The focus is on a central message: don't treat lab values, but rather symptoms plus accurate diagnostics. Because testosterone is far more than "muscles and libido" and is still often misunderstood.
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#84 - Testosterone deficiency? Causes, solutions & TRT | Holger Gugg at Men's Health
In this in-depth podcast episode of "Men's Health," Dr. Jonathan Apasu speaks with Holger Gugg about one of the most discussed and simultaneously misunderstood topics in modern men's health: testosterone. Holger brings an exceptional perspective as a former bodybuilder with doping experience, a long-time coach, a supplement developer, and now a health-oriented biohacker. This episode shows why testosterone deficiency doesn't just affect overweight or inactive men, but also high-performing, athletic men with optimized lifestyles. Holger's personal story illustrates the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, meaningful blood tests such as LH, FSH, SHBG, and free testosterone, as well as a thorough medical assessment. A central theme is the clear distinction between doping-related self-medication and genuine medical hormone replacement therapy (TRT). The two authors critically discuss current telemedicine concepts, their economic incentives, and the risk of an uncontrolled expansion of testosterone prescriptions. At the same time, they demonstrate how responsible, medically supervised TRT can be implemented, including monitoring, risk assessment, and realistic expectations. Another focus is on testosterone boosters and supplements. Holger explains in detail why many hyped products fail to demonstrate reliable effects, which substances actually show moderate effects in human studies (for example, ashwagandha and fenugreek), and why indirect factors such as sleep, stress, inflammation, and oxidative damage play a central role in the hormonal axis. It becomes clear that supplements can provide support but cannot replace lifestyle changes or medical therapy. The episode concludes with a look into the future of men's health, covering topics such as longevity, health after 40, anabolic resistance, sarcopenia, and the role of evidence-based supplements for older men. This episode provides sound knowledge, personal insights, and a much-needed nuance in an emotionally charged debate surrounding testosterone. A must-see for all men who want to understand, optimize, and maintain their health in the long term.
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#76 - Testosterone in competition: What's allowed? | NADA experts Dr. Eva Bunthoff & Jutta Müller-Reul at Men's Health
In sports, testosterone replacement therapy is generally considered doping, even if medically prescribed. Testosterone may only be used legally with a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). A TUE is a medical exemption that allows athletes to use a normally prohibited substance when it is medically necessary and no alternative treatment is available. In Germany, applications for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) are submitted to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). There, the case is reviewed medically and according to regulations. After completion of the process, the result is forwarded to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). WADA verifies whether the decision complies with the worldwide Anti-Doping Code. WADA thus assumes an important compliance function. It ensures that Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) are assessed internationally according to the same criteria and that no national differences or special regulations arise. Particularly with sensitive substances like testosterone, it is rigorously checked whether each TUE is correctly justified, medically warranted, and approved in accordance with regulations. WADA can also revoke TUEs retroactively if they were not issued in accordance with the rules. This is intended to prevent national agencies from being too lenient or athletes from receiving unjustified advantages. The goal is the global harmonization of rules and the assurance of fairness and equal opportunities in competitive sports. In the new episode of the Men's Health Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Apasu speaks with Dr. Eva Bunthoff, board member of NADA, and Jutta Müller-Reul from the medical field about testosterone, doping controls, TUEs, and the role of WADA. The two experts provide insights into medical and sports law practices and explain how responsible testosterone therapy, health, and fairness in competitive sports are interconnected. Listen now and find out how NADA and WADA work together, what criteria must be met for a TUE, and why transparency and clear rules are crucial for the integrity of sport.
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