The Truths of Testosterone

Balasubramanian, Adithya, et al. 2018. "Testosterone Imposters: An Analysis of Popular Online Testosterone Boosting Supplements." The Journal of Sexual Medicine; 16(2): 203-212. doi:10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.12.008
Chodick G., Epstein S., Shalev V. 2020. "Secular Trends in Testosterone- Findings from a Large State-mandate Care Provider." Reprod Biol Endocrinol; 18:19.
Cleveland Clinic. 2022. "Why are Testosterone Levels Decreasing?" https://health.clevelandclinic.org/declining-testosterone-levels
Hu, Tzu-Yu, et al. 2018. "Testosterone-Associated Dietary Pattern Predicts Low Testosterone Levels and Hypogonadism." Nutrients; 10,11: 1786. doi:10.3390/nu10111786
Hooper, D. R., Kraemer, W. J., Focht, B. C., Volek, J. S., DuPont, W. H., Caldwell, L. K., & Maresh, C. M. 2017. "Endocrinological Roles for Testosterone in Resistance Exercise"

A Superfood for Men

Joachim M. Dotto, James S. Chacha. 2020. "The Potential of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food Ingredient: A Review." Scientific African; 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00575-
Shaban, Ahmed, and Ravi P. Sahu. 2017. "Pumpkin Seed Oil: An Alternative Medicine." International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research; 9(2): 11. doi:10.25258/phyto.v9i2.8066
Zerafatjou, N., Amirzargar, M., Biglarkhani, M., et al. 2021. "Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) Versus Tamsulosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptom Relief: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial." BMC Urol; 21(147). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-021-00910-8

Chocolate Chunk—Pumpkin Seed Cookies

Venica, Gjusta. 2015. "Chocolate Chunk—Pumpkin Seed Cookies." Bon Appétit. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chocolate-chunk-pumpkin-seed-cookies

Palm for Prostate Health

Marks L.S., Hess D.L., Dorey F.J., et al. 2001. "Tissue Effects of Saw Palmetto and Finasteride: Use of Biopsy Cores for in Situ Quantification of Prostatic Androgens" Urology; 57: 999-1005
Suzuki, Mayumi, et al. 2009. "Pharmacological Effects of Saw Palmetto Extract in the Lower Urinary Tract." Acta Pharmacologica Sinica; 30(3): 227-81. doi:10.1038/aps.2009.1
Wilt, T. J., Ishani, A., Stark, G., MacDonald, R., Lau, J., & Mulrow, C. 1998. "Saw Palmetto Extracts for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia." JAMA; 280(18): 1604. doi:10.1001/jama.280.18.1604
Yarnell, Eric. 2006. "Serenoa Repens (W Bartram) Small (Saw Palmetto), Arecaceae." Bastyr University, Department of Botanical Medicine: 1-11.

The Power of B Vitamins

Brasky, Theodore M., et al. 2017. " Long-Term, Supplemental, One-Carbon Metabolism–Related Vitamin B Use in Relation to Lung Cancer Risk in the Vitamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) Cohort." JCO; 35: 3440-3448. DOI:10.1200/JCO.2017.72.7735
Hanna, Mary, et al. 2022. "B Vitamins: Functions and Uses in Medicine." The Permanente Journal; 26(2): 89-97. doi:10.7812/TPP/21.204
Symes, E. K., et al. 1984. "Increased Target Tissue Uptake of, and Sensitivity to, Testosterone in the Vitamin B6 Deficient Rat." Journal of Steroid Biochemistry; 20(5): 1089-93. doi:10.1016/0022-4731(84)90348-0

Testicular Self-Exam

Cleveland Clinic. N.D. "Testicular Self-Exam." https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/testicular-self-exam
Pietrzyk, Ł., Denisow-Pietrzyk, M., Czeczelewski, M., et al. 2020. "Cancer Education Matters: A Report on Testicular Cancer Knowledge, Awareness, and Self-examination Practice Among Young Polish Men." Sci Rep; 10: 20684. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77734-3

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