In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Kyle Gillett about hormone health and optimization for both men and women across their lifespans. Dr. Gillett outlines key questions to consider for assessing hormone health, emphasizing the importance of comparing current well-being to past states and noting that lifestyle interventions, particularly diet and exercise, are crucial. The discussion covers the "big six pillars" for hormone health: diet, exercise (especially resistance training), stress optimization, sleep, sunlight exposure, and spiritual health. The conversation also explores individualized diet approaches, the benefits and drawbacks of caloric restriction and intermittent fasting, and the impact of hormone optimization on sleep. Additional topics include testosterone's role in women, the effects of DHT in men, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the impact of marijuana and alcohol on hormone levels, testosterone supplementation, prolactin regulation, the influence of social interactions on hormones, and the use of peptides like BPC-157 and Melanotan. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of spiritual health and the effects of caffeine on hormone levels.
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