#93 Vegan & Testosteron: Was stimmt wirklich?

Senkt vegane Ernährung den Testosteronspiegel – oder ist das nur
ein Fitness-Mythos? In dieser Folge sprechen wir über
Testosteron, Soja, Cholesterin, Muskelaufbau, Krafttraining,
Energiedefizite, Blutwerte und den wachsenden Trend rund um TRT.
Wissenschaftlich eingeordnet, praxisnah erklärt und mit Blick
darauf, was für vegane Sportlerinnen und Sportler wirklich
relevant ist.


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