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Summary of Transcript:
Belly fat is linked to lower testosterone levels, which can cause symptoms like low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and depression. Visceral fat, in particular, is high in an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen. However, it is possible to inhibit aromatase by losing weight through a healthy ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, as well as consuming certain foods and supplements like white button mushrooms, cruciferous vegetables, stinging nettle root, and grapeseed extract. Taking these steps can improve testosterone levels and overall health.
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Summary of Description:
This video discusses how belly fat can lower testosterone levels and lead to low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and loss of muscle strength. Visceral fat, a type of belly fat, contains an enzyme called aromatase which converts testosterone into estrogen, leading to lower testosterone levels. Strategies to inhibit aromatase and increase testosterone include losing belly fat through a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting and consuming aromatase inhibitors like white button mushrooms, cruciferous vegetables, DIM, stinging nettle root, licorice, and grape seed extract. Dr. Eric Berg, a chiropractor specializing in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting, emphasizes the importance of consulting a physician before changing one’s health regimen or diet.
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Belly fat is a common problem many people face, but did you know it can also destroy testosterone? In this video, Dr. Eric Berg explains how belly fat can lower testosterone levels and what you can do to increase them.
Symptoms of low testosterone include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression, poor concentration, fatigue, irritability, and loss of muscle strength. Visceral fat around the organs in the mid-section contains an enzyme called aromatase. The more fat you have, the more aromatase you will have, and aromatase converts testosterone and other androgens into estrogen. This can lower testosterone levels and make you gain even fatter.
Dr. Berg recommends losing belly fat through a healthy ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting to increase testosterone and inhibit aromatase. Consuming aromatase inhibitors such as white button mushrooms, cruciferous vegetables, DIM (concentrated cruciferous vegetables), stinging nettle root, licorice, and grape seed extract can also help.
Dr. Berg is a chiropractor who specializes in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and Dr. Berg Nutritionals’s Director. While he no longer practices chiropractic, he focuses on health education through social media.
If you are dealing with low testosterone symptoms or are concerned about belly fat and its effects on your hormones, this video provides helpful information and guidance. Follow Dr. Berg on social media for more health tips.
Remember, this video is for informational purposes only and should not be used to self-diagnose or substitute for medical advice. Always consult a physician before changing your health regimen or diet.
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Did you know that belly fat destroys testosterone? Check this out!
HEALTHY KETOGENIC DIET AND INTERMITTENT FASTING:
https://www.drberg.com/healthy-keto-and-intermittent-fasting-plan
SUCCESS STORIES: https://www.drberg.com/success-stories
DATA:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5835337/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11399122/
Timestamps
0:00 Low testosterone symptoms
0:30 How belly fat lowers testosterone
1:00 How to increase testosterone
2:24 Share your success story!
In this video, we will talk about how belly fat destroys testosterone.
Symptoms of low testosterone:
• Low sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Depression
• Poor concentration
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Loss of muscle strength
Visceral fat is fat around the organs in the midsection. It’s loaded with an enzyme called aromatase. The more fat you have, the more aromatase you will have.
Aromatase converts testosterone and other androgens into estrogen. Estrogen lowers testosterone and can make you fat.
How to inhibit aromatase and increase testosterone:
1. Lose belly fat (get on the keto diet and do intermittent fasting)
2. Consume aromatase inhibitors, such as:
• White button mushrooms
• Cruciferous vegetables
• DIM (concentrated cruciferous vegetables)
• Stinging nettle root
• Licorice
• Grape seed extract
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor specializing in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and Dr. Berg Nutritionals’s Director. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” about himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana. Still, he no longer practices chiropractic in any state. He does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose nor a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. It would be best if you did not change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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