View the Show Notes For This Episode\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\nGet Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio Exclusives\nA decrease in libido or difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection during sex are tell-tale signs of erectile dysfunction, and they can be uncomfortable to address. Sure, aging and performance anxiety are part of the story, but believe it or not, erectile dysfunction is not just about sexual health. It\u2019s often the first clue of bigger health issues.\nIn this episode of my Health Bites series, I explore the root causes of erectile dysfunction, delving into the limitations of conventional medicine, the little blue pill, and how we can utilize the power of Functional Medicine by making changes to our diet, lifestyle, and even trying things like supplements, peptides, and hormone therapy.\xa0\nThis episode is brought to you by Mitopure and Rupa Health.\nSupport essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.\nStreamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.\nIn this episode, I discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nThe prevalence of erectile dysfunction (4:34 / 2:04)\n\nThe root cause of low testosterone (9:38 / 7:08)\n\nThe conventional medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction (11:51 / 9:21)\n\nHow do Viagra and ED drugs work? (16:34 / 14:04)\n\nThe Functional Medicine approach to treating erectile dysfunction: diagnostic testing (18:58 / 16:28)\n\nRoot causes of sexual dysfunction (29:42 / 27:12)\n\nDiet, lifestyle, and supplements to improve sexual dysfunction (42:22 / 39:52)\n\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices