dihydrotestosterone

Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg

Andrew Huberman

A hormone important for male embryonic development of penile tissue and subsequent growth during puberty. It causes miniaturization of hair follicles but also growth of beard hair. Its suppression can lead to sexual dysfunction.

How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches

Andrew Huberman

A hormone involved in numerous bodily functions, mentioned because curcumin can inhibit its synthesis, which may lead to undesirable side effects like reduced libido.

A guide for hair loss: causes, treatments, transplants, & more (AMA 63 sneak peek)

Peter Attia MD

A potent hormone derived from testosterone that plays a key role in androgenic alopecia by binding to androgen receptors on hair follicles.

The Science of Healthy Hair, Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair

Andrew Huberman

A derivative of testosterone, made by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, that binds to androgen receptors with five times the affinity of testosterone. It is a major cause of pattern hair loss by shortening the anagen phase and miniaturizing hair follicles.

#43–Alan Bauman, M.D.: The science of male and female hair restoration—how to protect & restore hair

Peter Attia MD

The primary hormonal trigger for male pattern hair loss in genetically susceptible individuals. Systemic agents like finasteride block the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT.

Nutrients For Brain Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #42

Andrew Huberman

A hormone potentially influenced by Creatine, which is involved in hair loss; individuals sensitive to DHT might experience hair loss with Creatine supplementation.

The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton

Andrew Huberman

A hormone involved in hair loss, which was reported to increase with creatine in one study; however, this finding is unreplicated and not directly linked to hair loss outcomes.

Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery

Andrew Huberman

A dominant androgen in humans, converted from testosterone, which leads to increases in strength and libido but can also increase male pattern baldness; Creatine can increase its levels.

Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain

Andrew Huberman

The dominant form of androgen in human males, involved in aggression and libido, which turmeric can antagonize.

Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease & More

FoundMyFitness

256 ‒ The endocrine system: exploring thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones | Peter Attia, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

A potent androgen derived from testosterone by 5-alpha reductase, with a higher affinity for the androgen receptor and implicated in hair loss.

Creatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen (Podcast Episode 1)

Stronger By Science

A hormone implicated in male pattern baldness, discussed in relation to Creatine supplementation and hair loss.

Dr David Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed? After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!

The Diary Of A CEO

A form of testosterone linked to male pattern hair loss; Dr. Sinclair takes a hormone mimetic to block DHT and prevent hair loss.