366. Natural Hormone Optimisation Through an MD Lens - Christian Poulos

In this episode, Christian Poulos, MD, shares his journey from powerlifting enthusiast to medical professional focused on biohacking and optimizing human health. He discusses neuroscience, strength training, nutrition, supplements, and the future of medicine.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Christian Poulos' background 00:41 Christian's journey from powerlifting to medicine 02:04 Neuroscience and neural recruitment in strength training 05:43 Understanding biomechanics and muscle recruitment 07:34 Body composition experiments and best physique 09:59 Common mistakes in muscle building and fat loss 11:27 Hierarchy of variables impacting responsiveness to training 14:20 Role of carbohydrates and nutrition strategies 16:16 Blood markers and personalized nutrition 19:54 Foods for natural testosterone support 22:46 The importance of gut health and fiber 23:14 Supplements for testosterone and hormonal health 27:29 Effects of testosterone on physiology and psychology 28:50 Long-term effects of DHT and hair loss 32:03 DHT, GABA, and anxiety 33:25 Natural approaches to DHT management 35:07 Amino acids and neurotransmitter support 37:31 Staple supplements: vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s 39:15 Gut health, probiotics, and microbiome 41:00 Passions in medicine: peptides and liver detoxification 46:40 Future pathways in neuroscience and nootropics 49:19 Understanding dopamine, serotonin, and receptor targeting 50:35 Morning routines and health hacks for productivity 54:19 Supporting mitochondrial health and energy production 55:58 Closing remarks and where to find Christian

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