Men's Health with Dr. Tracy Gapin: Rational Wellness Podcast 391

Dr. Tracy Gapin discusses Optimizing Men’s Health with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

Optimizing Men’s Health and Longevity with Dr. Tracy Gapin

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz discusses men’s health optimization and longevity with Dr. Tracy Gapin, founder of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine. Dr. Gapin, a board-certified urologist with over 25 years of experience, transitions from traditional healthcare to an integrative medical model focusing on epigenetics, hormone optimization, and personalized health strategies. The discussion covers the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring, the role of wearable technology, and the significance of personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to genetics. Dr. Gapin also highlights the epidemic of low testosterone levels in men, the relevance of free testosterone, and the emerging role of peptide therapies in enhancing health outcomes.

 

00:00 Introduction to Rational Wellness Podcast

00:26 Meet Dr. Tracy Gapin: Men’s Health Expert

01:11 Dr. Gapin’s Journey to Integrative Medicine

02:15 The Importance of Epigenetics and Hormones

04:33 Personalized Nutrition and Genetic Testing

18:13 The Role of Wearable Technology in Health

25:43 Comparing Dexcom and Libre: Accuracy and Preferences

26:29 Understanding Hormone Testing and the Testosterone Epidemic

30:31 The Importance of Free Testosterone

33:56 Testosterone Administration Methods

40:22 The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone in Men

43:18 The Benefits of DHEA and Pregnenolone

45:19 Growth Hormone and Peptides

49:29 Conclusion and Resources

 

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Dr. Tracy Gapin is men’s health optimization and longevity expert.  He’s the founder of the Gapin Institute for Precision Medicine and a board-certified urologist with over 25 years experience. He’s a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and his website is DrTracyGapin.com.  He recommends going to GapinInstitute.com/launch.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.