The Science Behind HCG and Testosterone

<p>The episode discusses the use of HCG as an adjunct to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to address side effects and optimize testosterone production. It covers the science behind testosterone production, the role of HCG, its benefits, and considerations for its use.</p><p></p><p><i>Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC</i>, lived through his own hormone crash before realizing "normal" and "optimized" are not the same thing. Now, as founder and provider at Steel City HRT &amp; Weight Loss, he brings that same directness to The Optimized NP — real talk on testosterone, hormone optimization, and weight loss from someone who has been on both sides of the exam table.</p><p></p><p>🎧 <b>Listen:</b> Spotify <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/show/0m1DcHmFgvVDxpVBSXs5qH</a> | Apple Podcasts <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667" target="_blank">podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-np/id1896811667</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC / Steel City:</p><p>🔗<b> All links:</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss" target="_blank"> https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss<br /></a> 🎙️<b> Podcast YouTube:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://youtube.com/@the_optimized_np" target="_blank">youtube.com/@the_optimized_np</a><br /> 📱 <b>TikTok:</b> @the_optimized_np<br /> 📸 <b>Instagram: </b>@steel_city_hrt<br /> 📘 <b>Facebook:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/steelcityhrt" target="_blank">facebook.com/steelcityhrt</a><br /> 📌 <b>Pinterest:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT" target="_blank">pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT</a><br /> ✉️<b> Email:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com" target="_blank">theoptimized_np@steelcity-trt.com</a><br /> 🌐 <b>Steel City HRT &amp; Weight Loss:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://steelcity-trt.com" target="_blank">steelcity-trt.com</a><br /> 👤<b> Provider Page:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez" target="_blank">steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez</a><br /> 💊 <b>Velasco Supplements:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://velascosupps.com" target="_blank">velascosupps.com</a><br /> 📞 <b>Book a consult:</b> 719-669-4223</p>