Stop Blocking Estrogen: Use Metformin Instead

Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48Download The Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/👉Join The Fully Optimized Health Private Membership Group: https://www.fullyoptimizedhealth.com/start-here1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Podcast: https://hunterwilliamspodcast.buzzsprout.com/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/Are you struggling to balance estrogen while on testosterone? In this video, I break down the surprising connection between metformin and estrogen, why blocking estrogen is NOT the answer, and how metformin may be the healthiest aromatase inhibitor nobody talks about.0:00 - Introduction: Why Metformin vs Estrogen?0:45 - The Real Cause of High Estrogen in Men1:48 - My Experience: High Testosterone, No Estrogen Problems2:57 - Why Metformin May Beat Aromatase Inhibitors4:36 - Disclaimer & Perspective5:00 - Understanding Aromatase in Fat Tissue6:06 - Obesity, Aromatase, and Hormones9:06 - Metformin’s Effect on Aromatase: What Science Says11:12 - Metformin: Selective Estrogen Control in Fat13:11 - Beyond Fat: Metformin in Ovaries & Lungs15:57 - How Metformin Modulates Aromatase (Molecular Pathways)17:46 - Metformin, Insulin, and Aromatase: The Hidden Link19:05 - Metformin’s Anti-Inflammatory Impact on Estrogen20:42 - The Power of Reducing Visceral Fat with Metformin22:45 - Metformin’s Crosstalk with Estrogen Receptors23:47 - Consequences of Altered Aromatase Activity25:08 - PCOS, Reproduction, and Metformin’s Role26:57 - Metformin, Estrogen, and Metabolic Health28:29 - Summing Up: Metformin as an Estrogen Modulator29:08 - Walking the Estrogen Tightrope: Real World Takeaways31:18 - Case Studies & Community Discussion32:36 - Thank You & Final ThoughtsIn this deep-dive, I explain why most men don’t have an “estrogen problem”—they have a visceral fat problem. More fat means more aromatase, which means more testosterone gets converted into estrogen.I share my experience taking high doses of testosterone (up to 750 mg/week!) with no high-estrogen symptoms, because I keep visceral fat low.You’ll learn why metformin can act as a natural aromatase modulator, helping to manage estrogen not by blocking it, but by fixing the upstream problems: insulin resistance, inflammation, and excess body fat.I break down the science, studies, and mechanisms: from AMPK activation, to anti-inflammatory effects, to tissue-specific aromatase control in fat, ovaries, and lungs.We’ll cover what the research says about metformin lowering estrogen only when it’s pathologically high (like in obesity, PCOS, or inflammation) while keeping healthy estrogen levels intact.If you’re using testosterone, battling estrogen issues, or worried about aromatase inhibitors’ side effects, this video will show you a healthier, smarter way forward—backed by science and my own clinical experience.Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried replacing your AI with metformin, or if you’re curious to experiment!