Why Are Testosterone Levels Dropping Since The 1990s?
In this monologue, the speaker argues that the legacy of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg—who promoted low libido and created corn flakes to suppress testosterone—has left a lasting impact on contemporary medical practices, contributing to a marked decline in testosterone levels for both men and women since the mid‑1990s. The speaker cites data showing that older adults who live longer tend to maintain higher testosterone levels later in life, contrasting them with the current population whose testosterone is “going through the floor.” The discussion also touches on hormone therapy, noting that many older individuals, like the speaker’s grandfather, did not use it, and that modern lab tests (e.g., Quest, LabCorp) have reference ranges that can label higher testosterone values as abnormal, further discouraging optimal levels.
