June 04, 2025

The Low Testosterone, High Kidney Stone Connection - AI Podcast

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Low testosterone levels below 3.33 ng/mL increase kidney stone risk by 65%, regardless of other health factors like age, weight, or blood pressure
Men aged 34 to 44 years old with low testosterone face a 29% higher risk of developing their first kidney stone compared to those with normal levels
Maintaining testosterone above 360 ng/dL significantly reduces kidney stone risk, with protective benefits most pronounced in men over 40 years old
Testosterone influences kidney stone formation possibly by affecting glycolate oxidase production, which catalyzes metabolites involved in stone development
Natural ways to boost testosterone include reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, KAATSU training, optimizing diet, sunlight exposure, and balancing hormones with progesterone

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By Dr. Mercola

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June 04, 2025

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Low testosterone levels below 3.33 ng/mL increase kidney stone risk by 65%, regardless of other health factors like age, weight, or blood pressure
Men aged 34 to 44 years old with low testosterone face a 29% higher risk of developing their first kidney stone compared to those with normal levels
Maintaining testosterone above 360 ng/dL significantly reduces kidney stone risk, with protective benefits most pronounced in men over 40 years old
Testosterone influences kidney stone formation possibly by affecting glycolate oxidase production, which catalyzes metabolites involved in stone development
Natural ways to boost testosterone include reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, KAATSU training, optimizing diet, sunlight exposure, and balancing hormones with progesterone

...more