My brother, Dr Max Draper was in a dark place six or seven years ago. Physically and mentally he was as low as you can go. At his nadir he felt like he didn’t want to be here anymore.

Remembering that time is painful for me and everyone else who loves Max. But there’s a huge tale of hope that sprung from that low and it’s in his rise back to health that Max charts in his book Testosterone Decoded. 

Max, then a GP in the North East of England had his health and T levels battered by a triple header of testicular cancer, meningitis and chronic stress. 

For a long time he didn’t twig about the testosterone. When he did start testosterone replacement therapy his rise from the deepest doldrums was remarkably swift. 

In this story then there’s a beacon of optimism for other men brought to their knees because of hormonal imbalance. 

I’m biased but I think Max’s book is a brilliant breakdown of what testosterone is, what it gives men, what healthy levels should be and the options to get heathy again. There’s also a frank look at TRT’s downsides, including fertility issues and how potentially to mitigate those. 

It’s a book that has enough science to educate medical practitioners and health professionals. But it is written in a simple and punchy way that won’t lose the lay man. 

I’m proud of my bro for battling back from bleak ill health, for having the wherewithal to pivot careers, from General Practice into TRT specialist, whilst being a top dad to three young children. 

Kudos to his wife, Dr Katy Draper for her part in supporting this transformation too. 

I hope you enjoy the chat and I’d really appreciate you considering to buy this book. It might help you or a man you know: 

https://hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/testosterone-decoded/

Go well and keep moving,

Teddy

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