The “Tea” on Low T
Men and women often approach their health very differently
Women, in many ways, don't have much choice Between annual exams, pregnancies, childbirth, and the many hormonal transitions that come with life, we tend to spend more time in medical offices from an earlier age
Men are often a different story.
Many men pride themselves on pushing through discomfort and convincing themselves that whatever is going on will eventually resolve itself
Since June is Men's Health Month, we thought it would be fun to sit down with Dr Paige at Medical Transformation Center for a three-part series based on one simple question:
What do men think they know about their health, that they actually get wrong?
This week, Dr Paige talks testosterone
Testosterone’s role in the body extends far beyond libido. It influences virtually every major system in the male body:
● It plays a critical role in metabolism, helping regulate how the body utilizes nutrients, stores fat, and manages blood sugar
● Supports cognitive performance by influencing the brain's ability to generate and utilize energy efficiently
● Contributes to muscle maintenance, bone density, tissue repair, red blood cell production, and reproductive function
● And, testosterone can also affect mood, motivation, confidence, and overall resilience.
But that said, testosterone is still only one piece of a much larger picture.
While some practitioners suggest testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as a quick fix for a lack in any of the above functions, that methodology often only masks symptoms - it doesn’t correct the real issues That can then cause unwanted downstream effects like impacting a man’s ability to make his own testosterone
At Medical Transformation Center, we practice Cellular Medicine, which means we look beyond symptoms and lab values to understand what is happening throughout the body. Rather than asking only, "How do we increase testosterone?" we ask, "Why has testosterone changed, and what systems may be contributing to that change?"
Because testosterone touches so many aspects of health, symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance can appear in several different ways Men may notice:
● Reduced energy
● Diminished exercise performance
● Loss of muscle mass
● Increased body fat
● Difficulty concentrating
● Mood changes
● Decreased motivation
● Reduced sexual health and performance
The challenge is that these symptoms may not be caused solely by testosterone itself. Hormonal changes are often connected to broader health issues, which is why a comprehensive evaluation is so important.
When men come to MTC, our proven process is to begin with advanced diagnostics to understand their Cellular and metabolic health We evaluate hormone levels, but we also examine the broader picture to identify the factors that may be influencing those levels.
A key goal here is to help the body function more efficiently so it can support its own hormone production naturally whenever possible.
So what might that look like? It could include recommendations involving:
● Nutrition
● Movement
● Supplementation
● Stress management
● Sleep optimization
In my experience, the men who achieve the best long-term results are those who understand that testosterone is not an isolated issue It is one piece of a much larger picture.
Dr. Carl Paige is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Medical Transformation Center, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a boardcertified pediatrician and internist. Over the course of his career, he shifted his focus toward Cellular Medicine - looking at the underlying drivers of illness through genetics, lifestyle, and cellular function Learn more about Cellular Medicine and the work of Medical Transformation Center here.
