A longevity researcher started taking testosterone in his 50s. He says there are 4 things everyone should know before considering TRT.

"Even though you're working out hard, you're just not seeing loss of fat and increase in muscle. Based on his own research and experience, TRT can be almost as significant for middle-aged people as eating protein-rich whole foods or moving enough throughout the day, as testosterone starts declining for most people in their 30s, with more notable symptoms appearing around their 40s or 50s."

"There's this idea that being natural is just better, which I don't really subscribe to. On the other hand, it's also being massively abused these days, with men in their 20s and 30s flocking to get testosterone boosters when they might not actually need them. It mirrors the heavy steroid use of the 70s through 90s, which can add to the stigma."

Longevity researcher Matt Kaeberlein experienced classic low testosterone symptoms in his early 50s including low energy, decreased libido, and difficulty changing body composition despite consistent exercise and proper diet. After testing and trial-and-error with medications and supplements, he developed an effective treatment plan. Kaeberlein identifies two sources of TRT stigma: the belief that natural approaches are inherently superior, and widespread abuse by younger men seeking unnecessary testosterone boosters. He emphasizes that testosterone naturally declines starting in the 30s with noticeable symptoms emerging in the 40s and 50s, making TRT potentially as important as proper nutrition and regular movement for middle-aged individuals.

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