<p dir="ltr">Show notes:</p> <p dir="ltr">(1:40) What led Dr. Dzugan to the hormone optimization field?</p> <p dir="ltr">(3:20) Differences in medical approaches between countries</p> <p dir="ltr">(7:21) Pharmaceutical dependency in the U.S.</p> <p dir="ltr">(10:40) Aging and hormonal changes</p> <p dir="ltr">(14:11) Importance of hormone optimization</p> <p dir="ltr">(17:52) Understanding disease causes and treatment</p> <p dir="ltr">(20:38) The necessity of regular blood tests for optimal health</p> <p dir="ltr">(27:01) Cholesterol misconceptions and hormone production</p> <p dir="ltr">(30:29) Statins and cholesterol</p> <p dir="ltr">(37:30) Testosterone and heart health</p> <p dir="ltr">(47:38)  Importance of mimicking natural hormone cycles</p> <p dir="ltr">(49:18) Testosterone, DHT, and hair loss connection</p> <p dir="ltr">(56:07) Outro</p> <p><strong><br> <br></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Who is Dr. Sergey Dzugan?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sergey A. Dzugan MD, PhD is a world-renowned physician, research scientist, and educator. Within a few years of receiving his MD at Donetsk National University, Ukraine, he became the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University-affiliated regional hospital. After receiving his PhD, he became a Professor at that University. Upon moving his family to the US, he delved deeply into body chemistry optimization and developed breakthrough treatments for high cholesterol and migraine – for which the Academy of Creative Endeavors (Russia) awarded him the title of Academician.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Dzugan’s expertise in human physiology is recognized worldwide, and he regularly presents at global medical conferences such as the prestigious International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine as the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Dzugan Institute of Restorative Medicine.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Dzugan is the author of 163 publications in medical journals, author of 7 books, holder of 3 patents, and author of 23 articles in health-related magazines. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Neuroendocrinology Letters and a Member of the Medical Advisory Board at Life Extension Magazine.</p> <p><strong><br> <br> <br> <br></strong></p> <p><strong>Links and Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://buypeakperformance.com/">Peak Performance Life</a></p> <p>Peak Performance <a href="https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/">on Facebook</a></p> <p>Peak Performance <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance">on Instagram</a></p>