Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, is a board-certified urologist, men’s health expert, author, and speaker, specializing in precision medicine. After experiencing his own health challenges and finding limited results through conventional medicine, Dr. Gapin immersed himself in the study of functional medicine, epigenetics, and precision health. He now runs a cutting-edge practice that combines advanced testing, personalized genetics, and data-driven lifestyle interventions to help men achieve their health goals.Key topics discussed include:The crucial role of gut health in regulating hormone production, neurotransmitter production, mood, metabolism, and immune functionThe importance of incorporating a variety of strategies to naturally boost testosterone levels, such as strength training, improving sleep quality, getting sunlight, and optimizing micronutrient intakeThe limitations of relying solely on natural testosterone-boosting methods and the potential need for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in cases of persistently low testosterone levelsThe transformative effects of TRT on energy, mood, motivation, metabolism, muscle building, fat burning, and sexual function in men with low testosteroneThe impact of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors on testosterone production and the transgenerational epigenetic effects passed down from previous generationsPractical strategies for creating sustainable healthy eating habits, including the importance of motivation, ability, and prompts, as well as the role of controlling your food environment to support your goalsTimestamps:(00:23) Perfect Diet Debates and Individual Differences(01:00) Addressing Gut Health and Its Importance(03:00) Akkermansia, Blood Sugar, and Gut-Brain Connection(05:00) Dr. Gapin's Eating Habits and Protein Focus(08:00) Red Meat Perspective and Genetic Role(12:00) Atherosclerosis and LDL Limitations(13:00) Forming Healthy Eating Habits(19:00) TRT Perspective and Natural Testosterone Boosters(24:00) TRT Effects and Long-Term Use(25:00) Environmental Toxins, Testosterone, and Regulation(27:00) Individual Action and Personal Transformation(28:00) Listener Resources and Dr. Gapin's Work*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Dr. Tracy GapinInstagramWebsiteYouTubeTwitterDr. Gapin ResourcesBJ Fogg - Tiny HabitsJames Clear - Atomic HabitsConnect with Meat Mafia:Meat Mafia - https://www.instagram.com/meatmafiamedia/Meat Mafia - https://twitter.com/themeatmafiapodMeat Mafia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTadLQ-3Eb58I0Q2hVQjffwConnect with Noble Protein:Noble Protein - https://nobleorigins.com/Noble Protein - https://twitter.com/eatnobleoriginsNoble Protein - https://www.instagram.com/noble.origins/AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA