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Cardiovascular Health: Leading a Proactive & Functional Lifestyle

Tracy Gapin, MD

| Episode 90

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Episode 90

Published January 28, 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Tracy Gapin, a board-certified urologist and men's health optimization expert, discusses the often-overlooked aspects of men's health, particularly cardiovascular disease, and the importance of understanding various health markers. He shares his journey from traditional urology to a more holistic approach, emphasizing the need for functional testing and diagnostics to uncover hidden health issues.  

 

This discussion also covers: 

  • The significance of hormonal health, including testosterone and DHEA 
  • The critical role of gut health in overall performance and well-being, emphasizing how it affects various bodily functions including mood, metabolism, and immune response  
  • How stress, sleep, and gut health are interconnected 
  • The potential of peptides and advanced diagnostics in modern medicine 
  • Practical, actionable steps individuals can take to improve their health through nutrition, hydration, and sleep hygiene 


Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Men's Health Optimization 

10:54 Transitioning from Traditional Urology to Holistic Health 

20:39 Hormonal Health: Testosterone, DHEA, and Thyroid 

27:23 Deep Dive into Patient Care and Testing 

37:03 Integrating Heart Health into Longevity 


Transcript

About our speaker

Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, renowned men’s health optimization expert, and founder of The Gapin Institute. After 25 years practicing traditional urology, he now focuses on providing data-driven, holistic men’s health programs to optimize health, performance, and longevity. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Gapin and the Gapin Institute, and follow him on Instagram @drtracygapin

 

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TAGS

General Hormone Health

General Health

Men's Health

Cardiovascular Disease

Androgens (Testosterone/DHEA)

Sleep

Microbiome

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