The Hidden Root Cause of Low Testosterone, Thyroid Issues & Menopause | Dr. Stephen Cabral

Your bloodwork can come back “normal” while cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction and hidden immune triggers continue driving exhaustion, weight-loss resistance and hormonal decline. Dr. Stephen Cabral joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why treating an isolated diagnosis may fail when the real problem is an interconnected biological pattern that standard testing never uncovered. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH DR. STEPHEN CABRAL Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drstephencabral YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/stephencabral TikTok → https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/ X → https://x.com/stephencabral Website → https://stephencabral.com/ 00:00 — Why “Normal” Bloodwork Can Miss the Root Cause 01:46 — Dr. Stephen Cabral on Personalized Root-Cause Medicine 03:28 — How Addison’s Disease, Autoimmunity and Diabetes Became Connected 07:14 — The Cortisol Connection to Thyroid, Testosterone and Blood Sugar 11:11 — How Chronic Stress Disrupts the Entire Hormonal System 14:58 — At-Home Hormone, Thyroid and Metabolism Testing 16:44 — The Three Foundations for Restoring Cortisol Rhythm 20:35 — Why Sleep May Matter More Than Diet 23:36 — When Cold Plunging Can Make Fatigue and Burnout Worse 27:09 — Why 100 Blood Markers May Still Tell You Nothing 30:47 — The Micronutrients That Transformed Dr. Axe’s Energy 33:58 — Dr. Cabral’s “Big Five” Functional Lab Tests 38:39 — Why the Same Diet or Hashimoto’s Protocol Produces Different Results 40:41 — Leaky Gut, Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmune Disease 45:56 — Cortisol, Progesterone and the Root of Menopause Symptoms 49:27 — DHEA, Adaptogens and Restoring Hormone Balance 51:04 — Is Melatonin Safe? Dosage, Sleep and Cancer Research 55:03 — Does Melatonin Shut Down Your Natural Production? 56:25 — The Hidden Side Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy 01:00:20 — The Root Causes of Low Testosterone in Younger Men 01:03:55 — How to Identify Your Personal Biological Blueprint 01:06:16 — The Diet and Exercise Combination That May Harm Fertility DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB01ECARA9TSXF7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices