I want to introduce you to one of my patients. Larry.

Larry is 34, when he first presented to me, Larry was suffering from

·      Brain fog and lack of concentration

·      Weight gained & not being able to build muscle mass

During my first consultation with Larry, one of the things that struck me the most was his gut health. He had been suffering from intestinal bloating, reflux and loose stools for many years. For such a long time, he had normalized these symptoms.

 I sent Larry for two investigations.

1.     Blood test: including Free Testosterone

2.     Stool Microbiome Analysis: to understand the gut condition.

His free testosterone came back at 166pmol/L. This is an extremely low level for a 34-year-old.

But we still didn’t know why his testosterone level was so low. We needed to identify the root cause of his hormonal dysregulation

His microbiome mapping came up with a level of Zonulin 118.5ng/mL

Zonulin is a marker of inflammation in the gut which indicates the level of permeability. In other words, the integrity of his gut lining had been compromised. This allows food, bacteria and other pathogens to permeate through the gut lining and enter blood circulation, causing high levels of inflammation in the body and disrupting testicular function and testosterone production.

WE IDENTIFIED THE ROOT CAUSE FOR LARRY’S LOW TESTOSTERONE, LEAKY GUT

I gave Larry a treatment protocol to follow for the next 6 months. His treatment protocol was based on:

·      Healing and repairing the integrity of his gut lining

·      Increase antioxidants to reduce inflammation levels 

6 months after the first check-up Larry was feeling better:

·      His concentration and brain fog had improved

·      He had lost abdominal fat and was starting to feel the results of going to the gym

·      His gut symptoms were reduced by 80%

At this stage, we repeat the blood test to check his Free Testosterone again.

Larry’s testosterone went from 166 to 393pmol/L. His Free Testosterone doubled in less than 6 months.

I share Larry’s story because it is the perfect example of how by identifying the root cause of the problem, you can start a treatment plan that suits your body and needs. Helping you heal and feel yourself again.

 You can do the same. Click here if you want to find the reason for your Low Testosterone and start healing with a personalized treatment plan.