Hormones
Hormones run the show quietly. Here we cover cortisol, testosterone, thyroid function, and the stress physiology connecting them — including what actually moves these markers according to human studies, and what the wellness industry claims moves them.
I Tracked My Cortisol and Testosterone for 90 Days — Here's What Stress Actually Does to Your Hormones
A 38-year-old athlete ran a 90-day self-experiment tracking cortisol, free testosterone, and SHBG. The...
Chronic Stress Is Tanking Your Thyroid — And Your TSH Looks Fine
40% of patients with hypothyroid symptoms have normal TSH. Cortisol suppresses TRH, blocks T4-to-T3...
Your Morning Cortisol Spike Is Not the Problem -- Here Is What Actually Breaks the Rhythm
Cortisol isn't the enemy. Your circadian rhythm is. Fix these 4 daily habits that break your cortisol arc...
DHEA: The Hormone That Peaks at 25 and Declines for Decades — What the Evidence Shows
DHEA is one of the most studied anti-aging compounds in existence — with over 4,000 published studies....
Myo-Inositol: The Second Messenger Behind PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Panic Disorder
Myo-inositol has robust RCT evidence for PCOS, panic disorder, and insulin resistance — yet most coverage...
Fadogia Agrestis: Joe Rogan's Testosterone Stack Ingredient — What the Science Actually Shows
Fadogia agrestis went viral after a Huberman Lab mention. Here's what the rodent studies actually show —...
Shilajit: The Himalayan Resin With Surprisingly Strong Testosterone Evidence
Shilajit is a purified Himalayan resin with fulvic acid and a 2016 RCT showing ~20% testosterone...
Apigenin: The Chamomile Compound That Protects NAD+, Promotes Sleep, and Supports Testosterone
Apigenin is better known as a component of chamomile tea. But at supplemental doses it also inhibits CD38...
The Testosterone Optimization Stack: Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha, Zinc, and Boron
Most testosterone articles review one compound at a time. Here's how Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha, Zinc, and...
Tongkat Ali: The Testosterone Adaptogen, Examined
Tongkat ali raises testosterone — but primarily by reducing cortisol suppression in people who need it....