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All About Testosterone - Episode 2779
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- Fitness Confidential
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 4123
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Episode 2779 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk all about testosterone, if more is necessary, getting your vitamins, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/03/all-about-testosterone-episode-2779 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout All About Testosterone Today is all about the use of testosterone and whether it's really necessary. (2:00) As we get older, testosterone drops; if you start it, it's not likely you'll get off of them because it's hard to stop them. "Free testosterone" seems to be a big indicator; that is, the amount that is available for your body to use. (21:00) There are always many questions surrounding peptides and hormone replacement. The advice Vinnie likes to recommend is to fix everything else with your metabolic health first, and then see if you still need it. (23:30) Often, the decline isn't age-related but diet- and lifestyle-related. (25:00) Vitamin D, especially from sunlight, contributes to hormone production, as do zinc and magnesium. Being obese has the largest impact on testosterone and metabolic function. (30:00) Lifting weights has a massive positive impact on your metabolism and hormone production (31:00). Quality sleep makes a difference! Just a three-hour difference in sleep can change levels in as little as a week. (32:00) Diet has the largest impact. The amount of fats, how many meals, and snacking—all of it can affect how (or if) your body creates enough hormones. (32:30…