LLA Ep.#232: Dr. Mark Gordon - The Importance of DHEA, Pregnenolone, hormone optimization to combat depression

LLA Ep. #232: LLA Show fan favorite guest, Dr. Mark Gordon, returns to discuss the following:

• Dr. Gordon shares his recent trip to Southeast Asia, and talks about the growing demand for hormone optimization in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia
• Dr. Gordon describes his sleep pattern and how having optimized hormones can make getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep difficult for him
• Dr. Gordon talks the importance of DHEA, melatonin, and addressing inflammation in the brain
• What is the relationship between thyroid function and depression
• What is the importance of Glutathione 
• How important is mineral supplementation in terms of hormone optimization
• How has pregnenolone been a game changer for Dr. Gordon's patients and how can it help with narcotics and alcohol withdrawal, sleep disorders, as well as helping to address anxiety
• What percentage of hormone levels does Dr. Gordon look for in terms of hormone optimization for his patients
• When can "thoughts and prayers"actually be beneficial to hormone optimization
• Why do men need estradiol and testosterone for optimal libido
• Why does Dr. Gordon feel the total testosterone number is worthless and focuses on the free testosterone

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• Dr. Gordon's site: https://waftbi.org & https://tbimedlegal.com

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