Cardiovascular Health: Leading a Proactive & Functional Lifestyle
Tracy Gapin, MD
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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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