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Mentioned in 59 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# FDA A federal regulatory agency responsible for approving and overseeing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food additives, and dietary supplements. Podcasts discuss the FDA across diverse contexts including drug approval pathways, food safety standards, ingredient labeling, and emerging therapies like stem cell treatments. The agency is frequently cited in debates regarding regulatory capture by pharmaceutical interests, approval timelines for rare diseases, and recent policy changes under RFK Jr.'s leadership regarding vaccines, supplements, and alternative therapies.

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The Headlines

The Headlines · May 21, 2026

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed

Federal agency whose e-cigarette and flavored vape regulations were influenced by tobacco industry lobbying

US-Cuba Relations and Regime Change PolicyCriminal Indictment as Foreign Policy ToolFood Bank Operational Sustainability
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Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · May 14, 2026

AI-Native Healthcare: 100M Doctor Visits, 10–20 Hours Saved, Prior Auth in Minutes — Janie Lee & Chai Asawa, Abridge

Updated clinical decision support guidance in January cited as favorable regulatory tailwind for AI innovation

Ambient AI and seamless background intelligence in clinical workflowsClinical decision support systems and real-time prior authorizationAI evaluation rigor and zero-error tolerance in healthcare
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Nature Podcast

Nature Podcast · May 13, 2026

Red-light therapy is all the rage — does it work?

Restricts power output of consumer red light devices for safety reasons, limiting their therapeutic effectiveness

Red light therapy and photobiomodulationMitochondrial function and cellular energy productionFDA regulation of home medical devices
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Today, Explained

Today, Explained · May 10, 2026

Chems in your cosmetics

U.S. regulatory agency with limited authority to regulate cosmetics; has restricted only 11 ingredients since 1938

Harmful chemicals in cosmetics and personal care productsSynthetic braiding hair safety and chemical compositionPhthalates and endocrine disruptors in consumer products
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unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · May 9, 2026

Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, Estrogen

Issued black box warning for Montelukast neuropsychiatric effects and recent announcements about antihistamine-related weight gain

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) diagnosis and diagnostic criteriaH1 and H2 antihistamine receptor mechanisms and clinical applicationsEstrogen-mast cell activation relationship in perimenopause and menopause
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This Week in Virology

This Week in Virology · May 9, 2026

TWiV 1320: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

Blocked publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies conducted by agency scientists analyzing millions of patient records

Andes Hantavirus Outbreak and Human-to-Human TransmissionMeasles Elimination Status Loss in the United StatesVaccine Hesitancy and Polarized Media Consumption
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ServiceNow Podcasts

ServiceNow Podcasts · May 7, 2026

AI Governance Isn't Compliance. It's About Humans with Victoria Gamerman

Referenced for recent warning issued to healthcare manufacturer using AI; signals regulatory enforcement phase

AI Governance FrameworksHuman-Centered Digital TransformationProcess Reimagining and Invisible Processes
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 7, 2026

Sally Field | First Drafts with Evie

Federal Drug Administration discussed for policy changes on vaping flavors, tanning bed access, and vaccine research publication

U.S.-Iran Nuclear NegotiationsFDA Regulatory ChangesVaping and Menthol Flavors
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Walk-In Talk Podcast

Walk-In Talk Podcast · May 4, 2026

Inside Food Safety Ep. 1: What Kitchens Get Wrong

Mentioned alongside CDC for 20+ years of research on foodborne illness risk factors and causes

Foodborne Illness Statistics and CDC DataTemperature Control in Food Service (Danger Zone 40-140°F)Personal Hygiene and Cross-Contamination Prevention
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The Headlines

The Headlines · May 4, 2026

Court Ruling Upends Abortion Access in the U.S., and Trump’s New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz

Allowed mail delivery of mifepristone in 2021; now required to enforce in-person visits per court ruling

Abortion Pill Telemedicine RegulationMifepristone FDA Approval and AccessVoting Rights Act Weakening and Redistricting
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The Dylan Gemelli Podcast

The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Apr 30, 2026

Episode #117 Featuring Michael Rubino! Air Quality and Environmental Wellness, The fatal truth about mold, HVAC systems and indoor air quality, Home testing solutions and more!

Food and Drug Administration regulates mycotoxins in food supply but not addressed in indoor air quality

Mold detection and testing methodologies (air sampling vs. dust testing)HVAC system maintenance and microbial contaminationMycotoxin exposure and health effects
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ZOE Science & Nutrition

ZOE Science & Nutrition · Apr 30, 2026

Should you take Ozempic? The 5 things you need to know before starting GLP-1 drugs | Dr Ania Jastreboff

Regulatory body setting approval thresholds and overseeing clinical trial standards for obesity medications

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Mechanism of ActionMulti-Receptor Drug Development (GLP-1, GIP, Glucagon, Amylin)Body Fat Set Point and Appetite Regulation
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The Shawn Ryan Show

The Shawn Ryan Show · Apr 30, 2026

#300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’s

Regulatory body approving GLP-1 medications and rejecting unsafe peptide trials like Somoril

Alzheimer's disease prevention and lifestyle interventionsAmyloid beta plaques and tau protein neurodegenerationHormone replacement therapy for menopausal women
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · Apr 29, 2026

The Shift in Global Drug Development

US regulatory body criticized for inconsistent approval decisions and slow review timelines compared to Chinese CFDA

Clinical Trial Regulatory ReformDrug Approval Timelines and FDA ProcessGene Therapy and Cell Therapy Development
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The Dr. Josh Axe Show

The Dr. Josh Axe Show · Apr 27, 2026

Women NEED to Know This Before Getting on HRT

Removed black box cancer warning from HRT products in November 2025, influencing treatment recommendations

Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormone Replacement TherapyMenopausal Symptom Management Without PharmaceuticalsInsulin Resistance and Hormonal Dysfunction
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Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast · Apr 12, 2026

The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions

US drug regulator that evaluated black box warning proposal and determined side effects not sufficiently serious versus benefits

Dopamine Agonist MedicationsImpulse Control DisordersPharmaceutical Warning Labels
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Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Apr 10, 2026

The Biohacker’s Guide To Sleep, Nicotine, & Weight Loss | Dave Asprey

Discussed as regulatory body with history of capture by Big Pharma; recent leadership changes viewed positively by guest

Bulletproof Coffee and MCT Oil Weight Loss MechanismOxalate Toxicity and Plant-Based Diet RisksCircadian Rhythm Optimization Through Light Control
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Scrolling with Hayley

Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 8, 2026

BEWARE of Female Predators! - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 273)

Regulatory body reviewing Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine for approval despite failed late-stage trial results

Female Child Sexual Abuse in SchoolsChild Grooming and Predatory Behavior PatternsLaw Enforcement Training Gaps on Female Perpetrators
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Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward · Apr 8, 2026

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Food and Drug Administration approved synthetic THC (dronabinol) for appetite and nausea in cancer patients

THC potency increases and dose-response effectsCannabinoid receptor biology and endocannabinoid systemCannabis withdrawal syndrome and dependence
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Dr. Bob Martin Show

Dr. Bob Martin Show · Apr 7, 2026

Tech vs. Truth: The High-Tech Health Revolution and the Natural Fix We’ve Forgotten

Approved first-ever once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes management

Weekly insulin formulations for type 2 diabetes managementOral insulin delivery via Cislic DNP peptide technologyCAR astrocyte cell therapy for Alzheimer's plaque clearance
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Dr. Bob Martin Show

Dr. Bob Martin Show · Apr 7, 2026

TranscenDental Revolution: How Your Mouth Holds the Key to Whole-Body Healing

Referenced as regulatory body whose data shows U.S. healthcare system underperforms compared to other industrialized nations

Mercury toxicity in dental amalgam fillingsRoot canal complications and chronic infectionCavitations and jaw bone infections
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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Apr 7, 2026

The Truth about Saturated Fat, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Total Mortality | Dr. Tom Brenna

Criticized for 1999 mercury warning that led to widespread fish avoidance in pregnant women without evidence-based harm threshold

Saturated Fat Dietary Guidelines and Scientific JustificationTrans Fats vs. Saturated Fats in Historical Nutrition ResearchOmega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Metabolism and Ratio Balance
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NPR News Now

NPR News Now · Apr 4, 2026

NPR News: 04-03-2026 8PM EDT

Federal agency conducting inspection of Raw Farm facilities and pressuring voluntary recall of raw milk cheese products due to E. coli contamination.

U.S.-Iran Military ConflictStrait of Hormuz ClosureImmigration Enforcement Expansion
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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II’s AVATAR and a sungrazing comet

Uses organ chip models for drug toxicity testing as alternative to animal models

Organ-on-chip technology and tissue engineeringPersonalized medicine and precision healthDeep space radiation effects on human biology
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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Mar 31, 2026

GLP-1 Drugs & Bariatric Surgery Explained by a Top Obesity Researcher | Dr. David Allison

Referenced as a rigorous evaluator of pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, particularly for randomized controlled trials submitted by pharmaceutical companies

GLP-1 Agonists and Anti-Obesity MedicationsBariatric Surgery Effectiveness and OutcomesDietary Guidelines and Nutritional Epidemiology
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DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 25, 2026

Careful Thinking in Reckless Times: The 318th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Discussed regarding vaccine approval processes and lack of placebo-controlled testing requirements for childhood vaccines

Cartesian Crisis and epistemic collapseBayesian probability analysis and visualization toolsCOVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy claims
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Boring History for Sleep

Boring History for Sleep · Mar 18, 2026

Complete History of Benzodiazepines: When Valium Ruled 1970s America 💊 | Boring History for Sleep

Approved benzodiazepines with limited safety data and later implemented regulatory controls including Schedule 4 classification and warning label requirements

Benzodiazepine Discovery and DevelopmentPharmaceutical Marketing to PhysiciansMedical Education and Industry Influence
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026

Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked

Regulatory agency overseeing nicotine product approvals that Laura Loomer is trying to influence

Conservative media business modelsMAGA movement internal conflictsAnti-Semitism in right-wing politics
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Digital Social Hour

Digital Social Hour · Feb 27, 2026

Is Toothpaste Hurting Your Child’s Brain? | Dr. Nathan Bryan | DSH #1840

Regulatory body overseeing development of Dr. Bryan's nitric oxide drugs for heart disease and Alzheimer's

Nitric oxide physiology and production mechanismsFluoride neurotoxicity and dental health alternativesProton pump inhibitors and antacid side effects
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NPR News Now

NPR News Now · Feb 23, 2026

NPR News: 02-23-2026 6PM EST

Proposing new streamlined drug approval system for rare and hard-to-treat diseases without large clinical trials

Drug Cartel Violence in MexicoU.S.-Mexico Security RelationsFDA Rare Disease Drug Approval
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Feb 12, 2026

#639 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr. discusses FDA corruption, pharmaceutical industry capture, and efforts to depoliticize agency and restore scientific integrity.

Chronic Disease Epidemic in AmericaFDA Corruption and Pharmaceutical Industry InfluenceGlyphosate Litigation and Monsanto Settlements
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The Headlines

The Headlines · Feb 12, 2026

Anti-Drone Laser Is Said to Have Caused El Paso Airport Chaos, and Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Victims

Regulatory body in discussions with biotech company regarding approval of egg retrieval device

Anti-Drone Laser Technology DeploymentFAA Airspace Management and SafetyBorder Patrol Operations
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 10, 2026

#2451 - Cheryl Hines

Regulatory agency allegedly captured by pharma interests; approved addictive opioids and suppressed alternative treatments

Political Polarization and TribalismElection Integrity and Voter ID LawsMedia Censorship and Government Coordination
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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Feb 3, 2026

Protein First: How the New Dietary Guidelines Shift Nutrition

Governs food ingredient labeling and dyes; separate jurisdiction from dietary guidelines in government nutrition policy

Dietary Guidelines 2025 Protein RecommendationsRandomized Controlled Trials vs Epidemiological Evidence in NutritionAnimal vs Plant-Based Protein Bioavailability
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Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby · Jan 30, 2026

Stem Cells, Exosomes & the Future of Recovery ft. Seth Berge I Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Regulates stem cell labs, tissue collection processes, and marketing claims; creates gray area for regenerative therapies

Stem Cell Therapy Regulatory FrameworkDirect-to-Consumer Healthcare Delivery ModelsRegenerative Medicine Market Growth Projections
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 24, 2026

Healthcare Needs Builders, Not Bureaucrats: Dr. Mehmet Oz Live from Davos

Healthcare fraud prevention and detectionAI integration in medical practiceGLP-1 drug pricing and accessibility
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Something You Should Know

Something You Should Know · Jan 22, 2026

How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life

FDA regulates infant formula highly to prevent botulism contamination, as evidenced by Byhart formula recalls

Sickness Behavior and Immune System ResponseEmergency Medicine and Rare Disease DiagnosisMedication Overdose Risks and Toxicity
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The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive · Jan 19, 2026

#380 ‒ The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D.

Effectively banned trans fats due to significant atherogenic effects demonstrated in research literature

Seed Oil Safety and Cardiovascular HealthLDL Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis MechanismsPolyunsaturated vs. Saturated Fat Substitution Effects
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Dateline Originals

Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026

The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”

Issued black box warning for Fenergan when used in children under two due to respiratory failure and death risks.

Shaken Baby Syndrome ConvictionsDeath Penalty Appeals and Post-Conviction ReliefJunk Science in Criminal Justice
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LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam · Jan 13, 2026

#403: What's REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors & Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz

Referenced for enforcement work on nicotine product verification and ingredient classification decisions

Mass spectrometry analysis of food compositionUltra-pasteurization and milk reflavoringNatural flavors regulatory loopholes
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What Now? with Trevor Noah

What Now? with Trevor Noah · Jan 8, 2026

Dr. Jessica Knurick: Is American Food Actually Poison? Debunking the MAHA Movement & Nutrition Myths

Regulatory body for food additives and pharmaceuticals; discussed for oversight differences vs. supplements

Nutrition misinformation and social media algorithmsUltra-processed foods and caloric density vs. satietySeed oils and polyunsaturated fatty acids science
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Dec 17, 2025

#2427 - Bret Weinstein

Federal agency; memo from Vinay Prasad acknowledging vaccine-caused child deaths

Evolutionary biology and developmental mechanismsVariable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) as genomic information storageAdaptive radiation and explorer modes in evolution
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DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 11, 2025

Science: The Rebel Reboot | The 304th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Vinay Prasad's memo acknowledging vaccine-related child deaths sparked institutional backlash and Atlantic defense

mRNA vaccine myocarditis mechanisms and immune system pathologyTrust collapse in scientific institutions and peer review corruptionAtlantic magazine's rhetorical strategies in health communication
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Biohack-it

Biohack-it · Dec 11, 2025

Leading Doctor Warns: Fix This Before It’s Too Late

Petitioned to remove GRAS status from refined sugars and starches based on modern science

Industrial Food System ReformChronic Disease Reversal Through NutritionFood Policy and Regulatory Change
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 8, 2025

John Leake: The Demonic Rituals to Replicate God and Mankind’s New Religion of Science

Approved mRNA vaccines for children despite acknowledged myocarditis risk; Eric Rubin stated 'we won't know until we start giving it'

COVID-19 vaccine mandates and coercionmRNA vaccine safety and long-term effectsMyocarditis in adolescents post-vaccination
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The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive · Nov 17, 2025

#373 – Thyroid function and hypothyroidism: why current diagnosis and treatment fall short for many, and how new approaches are transforming care | Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D.

Regulatory body discussed regarding drug approval pathways, recalls, and clinical trial requirements for thyroid medications

Thyroid hormone physiology and deiodinase enzyme function (D1, D2, D3)TSH limitations as a diagnostic and treatment target markerFree T3 and reverse T3 measurement accuracy and clinical utility
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Maintenance Phase

Maintenance Phase · Nov 13, 2025

Raw Milk

Federal agency that banned interstate raw milk sales in 1987 but faces enforcement challenges due to resource constraints

Pasteurization science and historyFoodborne illness outbreaks linked to raw milkFDA regulatory authority and interstate commerce restrictions
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Unexplainable

Unexplainable · Oct 6, 2025

Does Tylenol cause autism?

U.S. regulatory agency cited as having no evidence that acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism or fetal developmental issues

Acetaminophen safety during pregnancyAutism causation and risk factorsEpidemiological study design and confounding variables
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The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive · Oct 6, 2025

#367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data

Discussed historical drug risk categories (A-X) and recent Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule replacing letter system

Acetaminophen Safety in PregnancyAutism Spectrum Disorder EpidemiologyBradford Hill Criteria for Causality Assessment
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The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy

The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · Sep 29, 2025

Solving the Testosterone Mysteries with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Central regulatory body discussed for approval barriers on female-dose testosterone and historical safety burden differences

Female testosterone replacement therapy dosing and safetyTestosterone delivery methods: creams, pellets, injectables, oral troches, compounded productsFDA approval barriers and regulatory burden for female hormone therapies
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