Keeping Control Of Low Testosterone As A Retiree Is A Full-time Job




What Low T Does to Your Life

Testosterone deficiency can reduce your quality of life due to:
  • Decreased drive
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Trouble getting your partner pregnant
  • Fatigue
  • Depressed mood
  • Decreased concentration
  • Failing memory
  • Sleep disorders

You might think, "I'm getting old," but it may just be that the things you're consuming are lowering your testosterone.
 
The 4 Worst Foods for Testosterone:

Yes, even the ones with fancy names and low-quality vitamins mixed in. While these may give you a jolt of energy, drinking these a few times a week can reduce your testosterone significantly.
 
A 2022 study showed that after 28 consecutive days of consumption, the cells in the testicles had trouble making testosterone and the sperm changed into a bad form. If you've gotten into the habit of having these regularly, it's a problem.
2. Alcohol
A drink every now and then isn't going to have much impact, but if you've gotten into the habit of having 2-3 beers a night throughout the week, watch out. 
 
Alcohol affects the Leydig cells that make testosterone, the Sertoli cells that make sperm, and even the part of the brain (pituitary gland) that tells your testicles to make testosterone. 
 
For some men, the testicles just kind of go to sleep - as if the cells themselves are drunk or hungover.
3. Vegetable Oils
Canola oil, soybean oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, rapeseed oil, and palm oils are hidden everywhere - in your favorite snacks, fast food, cereals, barbecue sauce, salad dressing, and even seemingly healthy almond milk.
You think you're doing great by ordering a salad or chicken breast while out, but it's your salad dressing or barbecue sauce that's the problem. 
4. Soy
Soy is everywhere in American ultra-processed foods as a preservative. 70% of all food in the grocery store is ultra-processed, and over 50% of the calories Americans eat daily come from these foods with high levels of soy.
 
A study suggests that 40% of all meat and seafood products in the US contain soy ingredients because the animals were fed soy. 
 
You can't avoid it all, but check your labels - especially vitamins and protein powders.
 
The hardest patients for me to treat for low T and ED are my vegan patients, partly because they often eat soy products. 
 
Men who consume a lot of soy eventually see lower testosterone levels and ED. Tofu, edamame, fake meat, miso - all these foods are rich sources of phytoestrogens, which mimic estrogen in the body and reduce testosterone.




AMERICAN EXPRESS Fee Waivers Explained


Currently, I'm  an American Express PLATINUM cardholder. I was going through a few reddit threads in the "r/AmexPlatinum" arena. I tend to gravitate to areas of REDDIT that I have a solid interest in. A couple of them are related to veteran's issues, of course.

Well, today I came across the ability to have the AMEX annual fees waived. Upon other reading of articles and forum threads, I found something really interesting. Although I'm a veteran of multiple deployments all over the world, it took me a bit to get to the final answer I was searching for.
Active-duty military have the benefits of an annual fee waiver for both the AMEX GOLD ($250) and AMEX PLATINUM ($695), respectively. There is an actual legal statute that reinforces this rule for waiving the annual fees of both cards. Something called the SCRA. Even if your not a servicemember you should have a look at where your credit score is. Get your free credit score at a reputable service to learn what issues you may have to deal with.

However, Amex waives fees for the annual fee of some cards if the fee is during the SCRA benefit period. The SCRA, or Service Members Civil Relief Act, was established in 2003 to reduce some civil obligations for active duty service members and their spouses. Eligible card members can request SCRA relief from the start of active duty up to 180 days after they leave. 




I Asked Grok About My X Account


I asked X's AI ASSISTANT:
Why is my X account having limited reach throughout the platform?

Grok answered:
Your reach on X might be limited for several reasons based on how the platform operates. X’s algorithm prioritizes content based on engagement, relevance, and timeliness, so if your posts aren’t getting likes, replies, or shares, they’re less likely to be shown to a wider audience. Low-quality content, irregular posting, or a small follower base can also reduce visibility. If your account is private, only your followers can see your posts, which naturally caps your reach. Additionally, X may restrict accounts due to flagged activity—like violating rules on spam, hate speech, or misinformation—which can exclude your content from trends, replies, or recommendations. Recent updates in 2025 seem to favor informational and entertaining posts, so content type matters too. 
To improve, ensure your account is public, post consistently with engaging material (videos or long-form content can help since they tend to keep people on the platform longer), and check your notifications for any restriction alerts. You could also contact X support to see if there’s a specific issue with your account. Without knowing your exact situation, these are the most common factors at play. Anything specific you’ve noticed about your account lately?

Thanks for the reply Grok, I'll get right on to the business of putting more valuable posts on the X platform.