Balancing Hormones: Myth vs. Reality

In the world of wellness, there is a lot of talk about balancing hormones. Many people, including influencers and some doctors, are suggesting specific supplements, diets, exercises, and prescriptions to help regulate cortisol levels, boost testosterone, and address estrogen issues. But do these methods actually work? In this episode of Science Vs, we explore this topic with endocrinologists Dr. Deena Adimoolam and Prof. Anne Cappola, as well as urologist Prof. Mohit Khera.

The episode covers a wide range of topics related to hormone balancing. From the role of cortisol and the effectiveness of supplements to concerns about a “testosterone crisis” and whether boosting testosterone is a good idea. The conversation also delves into the question of whether estrogen should be viewed as an enemy when it comes to hormone health.

Produced by Rose Rimler with contributions from Wendy Zukerman, Michelle Dang, Meryl Horn, Blythe Terrell is the editor and Erica Akiko Howard is responsible for fact checking. The mix and sound design were created by Bobby Lord with music from Peter Leonard, Bumi Hidaka and Bobby Lord himself. Timmy Broderick provided research support while Alex Stuckey assisted with recording. The episode features insights from many experts in the field such as Dr Amit Raval, Dr Andrea Sansone, Prof Bob Spencer among others including Dr Daniel Rippon and Dr Emma Adam.

Special thanks go out to Joel Werner, The Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson for their contributions to this episode which can be found on Spotify Studios Original podcast available for free on Spotify along with other podcast platforms so make sure you subscribe to receive notifications for new content.