ExcelMale's Podcast

ExcelMale's Podcast

You've heard endless discussions about ED and premature ejaculation, but there's a sexual health issue affecting millions of men that rarely gets airtime: difficulty reaching orgasm—or not being able to finish at all. If you've noticed things are taking longer than they used to, or you're struggling to cross the finish line despite wanting to, you're not alone. And more importantly, it's not just "in your head." In this episode, we break down: The real reasons this happens—from medications you might already be taking (yes, including common antidepressants) to hormonal imbalances and...

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This episode reviews a 2025 research article in "The Journal of Physiology," authored by Mallinson et al., which investigates the effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) ingestion alongside resistance exercise training (RET) in trained men. The study, a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind experiment, found that daily consumption of diclofenac over 84 days augmented muscle hypertrophy (increased muscle cross-sectional area and volume) compared to a placebo, particularly between days 28 and 84 of training. Notably, this increased muscle...

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This podcast discussion examines the burgeoning role of compounding pharmacies, particularly in the context of GLP-1 medications, and how they are challenging the established dominance of Big Pharma. Driven by soaring drug costs, supply shortages, and a demand for personalized medicine, compounding pharmacies, often in partnership with telehealth platforms, are offering a more affordable and accessible alternative. This shift is exposing "cracks in the FDA’s regulatory system" and leading to a "proxy war for the future of medicine" between traditional pharmaceutical companies and this...

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Are you curious about groundbreaking therapies for joint pain in hypogonadal men (low testosterone)? Tune in to our latest podcast episode, where we dive into a fascinating pilot study exploring the benefits of nandrolone decanoate (ND). Learn how this FDA-approved testosterone derivative not only reduces pain scores by an average of 44% but also helps decrease the need for pain medications—a vital step in addressing the opioid crisis. Our expert guests unpack the study’s methodology, discuss real-world implications, and explore what’s next for nandrolone in treating joint pain. Don’t...

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one of the most effective ways to combat low testosterone levels, but it's vital that you understand the risks associated with the treatment. As with any form of hormone replacement therapy, there are a few downsides to receiving regular injections of testosterone. One of the main  is increased hematocrit.  This article will explain why this happens, the potential long-term health consequences, and how to prevent or manage this issue. Since abnormally high hematocrit values can pose serious health problems, this article will analyze the...

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can be life-changing for many men suffering with low testosterone symptoms. However, there are crucial facts that most men are not told by their physicians before they start TRT. This episode covers in less than 5 minutes the top facts that every man considering TRT should know. More information: https://www.discountedlabs.com/blog/testosterone-replacement-therapy-products-and-costs

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Discovering natural testosterone boost methods can significantly impact your overall health and wellness. Testosterone is a key hormone that helps to regulate sexual functioning, hair development, and sustaining muscle mass. As we get older, our testosterone levels drop, so it's important to find ways to raise and maintain healthy levels. To maximize your testosterone levels, we will look into the benefits of exercise regimens such as weightlifting and HIIT, dietary strategies with zinc, vitamin D and magnesium-rich foods, sleep quality for hormonal regulation, and stress management techniques...

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In today's medical system we can all use lab tests to get a diagnosis for a wide variety of diseases such as diabetes, low testosterone, low thyroid, anemia, heart disease risk, etc.  After the lab analyzes your blood, health care providers can identify specific ailments quickly, helping you get the required treatment on time. However, the bad thing is that analyzing your bloodwork can be a seriously expensive and time-consuming procedure. Most people feel put off by surprising and unexpected medical bills of several hundred or even thousands of dollars for a blood test weeks after they...

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It is very difficult to know what supplements have been proven to work in clinical studies. Nelson Vergel helps to demystify all supplement information

ExcelMale's Podcast

Nelson Vergel, author, advocate and founder of www.ExcelMale.com, www.DiscountedLabs.com, and www.HormoneAccessCoalition.org interviews Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (www.compounding.com) about the current threats to people's access to affordable and customized hormone products in the U.S. and what you can do about it. The FDA is considering banning compounded estradiol, estrone, estradiol cypionate, estriol, pregnenolone, progesterone, testosterone, testosterone cypionate, and testosterone propionate and all pellet cBHT therapies. Also, under the Biologics Price...