Hormone Therapy Myths Debunked (Part 2): Muscle, Longevity & Misleading Warnings

In Part 2 of our myth-busting conversation on Proactive Health Care with Excel Medical, host Leif Wombwell continues the discussion with Dr. Peter Fotinos, Medical Director at Excel Medical. This episode dives deeper into why hormones are often the missing link in many patients’ health journeys, even when diet and exercise are on point.

They explore how traditional medicine often dismisses hormone decline as “normal aging,” and why this mindset may prevent people from living longer, healthier lives. Dr. Fotinos also unpacks the real story behind black box warnings—like the one on testosterone and blood pressure—and how industry bias and misleading studies may be discouraging people from safe

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In Part 2 of our deep dive into hormone health, Dr. Peter Fotinos highlights how age-related hormone decline isn’t just “normal aging”—it’s often treatable. We talk about how maintaining muscle mass can extend your life and why regulatory warnings may mislead the public. This episode is your next step to understanding hormone optimization as a path to longevity.

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Dr. Peter Fotinos is the Medical Director at Excel Medical, specializing in hormone optimization for men and women. He brings an evidence-based, patient-focused approach that challenges the outdated "normal aging" narrative. Dr. Fotinos advocates for using hormones proactively—not just reactively—to preserve muscle, protect long-term health, and add quality years to life.

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