FFP 385 | Low-Fat Diets & Testosterone In Men | Boosting Sperm Quality

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Discover why low-fat diets are terrible for both testosterone and sperm production in men in today’s episode with Joe Whittaker.

Joe Whittaker is a clinical nutritionist and researcher. He holds a master’s degree in Nutritional Therapy, from the University of Worcester. His research has been published in top academic journals, and widely covered by the media. His academic research is focused on men’s health, particularly testosterone and sperm health. He also runs a private clinic in the UK, and has helped a variety of clients improve their health and well being.

Link to his research study: Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies

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Topics discussed in today’s episode:

How nutrition relates to sperm health and testosterone production
What men can do to support their testosterone and sperm health
Joe’s background and what led home to focus on men’s health
How calorie restriction effects men
How men and women’s bodies are affected differently by intermittent fasting
Insight on Joe’s research study
Correlation between men’s testosterone production and sperm production
What does testosterone decline
What can men do to combat a decline in their testosterone
What are the micronutrients that are key to men’s health
Why would a vegetarian and vegan diet not be optimal for reproduction

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