As the largest law enforcement media group in the world, we understand that your physical, mental, and emotional health are crucial. We are here to support you in your journey towards better health. As we age, it's common for men to experience a decrease in their energy levels, often due to a decline in testosterone.
Law Enforcement Today recently came across a company called Maximus, which offers a series of products designed to improve men's health and wellness.
For the record, this is not a paid promotion - by any means. Members of our team have personally used the product and seen TREMENDOUS results. Considering how many cops reach out and ask for guidance... we believe in pointing them in the right direction.
From their mission statement, Maximus writes that their “mission is to enable men to transcend their genetic and environmental limitations.” This is accomplished, they write, “by providing a safe and clinically-validated approach to optimize men’s health and performance.”
Through a series “combining prescription medications with online coaching, community support, and adjust supplements,” their “approaches effectively increases testosterone, boosts sexual function, promotes lean mass, and increases hair growth.” And who doesn’t need that?
What attracted us to Maximus is its “mission focused on promoting health, not every social issue.” In other words, it is a “non-woke” company.
The company clearly values its employees, noting that they “avoid burnout by promoting recovery, best-in-class health benefits, flexible time off, and remote work” while also “rewarding [ing] employees to go above and beyond with additional compensation and advancement opportunities.”
Maximus is filling a need. It has been widely reported that masculinity is in decline, primarily because there has been “a significant generational decline in testosterone, sperm counts, and strength.” The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that testosterone therapy among men is on the rise, with prescriptions more than doubling between 2010 and 2013. This isn’t a new phenomenon–testosterone levels have been declining for decades. Since the 1980s, men in the US have seen testosterone levels decrease by about 1% per year.
So, what exactly is Maximus? It is “a telehealth company that combines innovative compound pharmaceuticals, coaching, and community to help men achieve their best self.” It is available in all 50 states, except Alaska and the District of Columbia. It is currently not available in U.S. territories.
Maximus does not currently accept health insurance; however, users can use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), although they should check with their provider or plan administrator.
Several factors affect testosterone levels, one of which is diet. Certain foods, such as alcohol, refined carbohydrates such as desserts, bread, and pastries, processed meat, dairy products, sugary drinks, prepackaged foods, and trans fats, lower testosterone levels.
Conversely, certain foods help increase testosterone: Whey protein, fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, oysters, leafy greens, avocados, eggs, onions, ginger, pomegranate, and extra virgin olive oil.
Developing good habits also helps increase testosterone while improving overall health. Ten positive habits include eating a well-balanced diet, getting plenty of high-quality sleep, regular exercise, eating protein (but not overdoing it), skipping intermittent fasting, maximizing investment returns (men who experience wins in competitive financial markets increase testosterone levels), limiting alcohol intake, avoiding excessive stress, avoiding “noise pollution,” and getting plenty of Vitamin D sunshine.
Law Enforcement Today spoke to Dave Lastovskiy of Maximus. He explained that Maximus was started after numerous studies showed a societal decline in masculinity. For example, studies show that testosterone levels have declined to a level 65% less than just 50 years ago.
Lastovskiy told us that there are a number of reasons this can be attributed to, including the healthcare system, more plastics in food packaging, and lousy food, which is near and dear to the incoming administration’s focus. The number of preservatives and additives in the American diet is believed to be a significant cause of lower testosterone levels.
He also explained that the media and some on certain sides of the political landscape have painted masculinity as harmful, such as the favorite buzzword, “toxic masculinity.”
Lastovskiy reassured us that Maximus products are superior to many on the market. They contain no seed oils and do not shut down the natural production of testosterone. In fact, they increase it, providing a safe and effective solution for men's health.
Increased testosterone leads to increased motivation, endurance, and physical strength, all essential attributes for police officers, firefighters, medical first responders, and military members.
Maximus has a newsletter. You can subscribe here, and you may also receive further information about their program.
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