Ep. 49: Calorie Deficiencies, Carbohydrate Deficiencies, and Protein Excess (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 1)

In this episode we discuss: How to improve male reproductive health from the bioenergetic view Why low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, and fasted cardio are inherently harmful to hormonal health Why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health The problem with treating lab values rather than treating the person How carbohydrate deficiencies can decrease androgens and drive hormonal imbalances How eating too much protein can decrease your metabolism and harm hormonal health and the ideal amount of protein for hormonal health   Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-49-calorie-deficiencies-carbohydrate-deficiencies-and-protein-excess-mens-hormonal-health-part-1/   Timestamps: 3:12 – androgens and men’s reproductive health in the bioenergetic context 16:36 – why eating enough food is paramount for increasing libido, gaining muscle, and improving hormonal health, and where to start when determining how much to eat 31:20 – why carbohydrates are vital for increasing androgens, building muscle, and supporting men’s reproductive health 43:49 – the problems with over-eating protein and the ideal protein intake for body composition and hormonal health