October 31, 2022 October 31, 2022 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
In recent years, human growth hormone (HGH) use has become a vigorously debated topic among the medical community. Many researchers have championed HGH for its several anti-aging properties and ability to stimulate muscle growth in aging adults, while others contend that using HGH as a medical treatment does not affect age-related medical conditions. One of…
March 5, 2020 January 15, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
If you’re an aging male who has been searching for ways to remain physically active and healthy in your latter years, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen many articles stressing the importance of your testosterone. By now, you’re probably well aware that testosterone plays a huge role in developing and maintaining muscle mass, bone…
December 11, 2019 December 12, 2022 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
If you’ve done any research into hormone optimization, you probably already know the terminology surrounding testosterone levels is enough to make anyone’s head spin. “Free testosterone”, “bioavailable T”, and “bound T” are just a few of the terms used when talking about T deficiency. Luckily, we’re here to help you decipher all the medical jargon…
November 10, 2019 March 7, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
The truth is, testosterone is an essential hormone that is naturally produced and required for both men and women to function physically. If we’re being technical, men also produce estrogen, which is a more prevalent hormone found in women to be responsible for their “femininity.” However, just in the same way that estrogen is primarily…
November 6, 2019 September 27, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
In this day and age, there’s no disputing that testosterone is an important component of human anatomy. However, although both males and females carry testosterone, the sex hormone has proven to be much more essential to men’s physical functions and overall sense of wellness. During puberty, testosterone is vital to the development of many physical…
October 23, 2019 January 13, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
If you’re an aging man looking to improve your health, there’s a good chance you’ve seen your fair share of articles explaining how testosterone affects your body. And if that’s true, you’re probably already aware that when your testosterone levels are dangerously low, it can lead to a hormone imbalance that can cause your overall…
October 2, 2019 September 13, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
As middle age approaches, you may feel that your “get up and go has got up and left,” but the source of your symptoms may be more than just aging. Without a blood test, the symptoms of low testosterone are virtually indistinguishable from the natural products of aging. The misinterpretation of low T symptoms causes…
September 2, 2019 February 21, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
It is a scientific fact that our hormones play a critical role in our health and well-being. That’s not a rumor or a hypothesis but a clear fact. Every day, these biological chemicals are produced and sent throughout the body to help develop and maintain many of our daily functions and physical characteristics. Whether you’re…
July 2, 2019 March 7, 2023 | Written by Dr. Branden Staller
In the US, an estimated 6,000 people annually are diagnosed with growth hormone (GH) deficiency. It’s a common misconception that GH deficiency predominantly affects children: in reality, four-fifths of all cases occur during adulthood, most of which are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 50. A hormone deficiency diagnosis is unsettling, but with modern…