Fact check: Low testosterone levels cause decreased production of the meibomian gland.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 65/100

The health and lifestyle claims in this post reported by the NIH and Mayo Clinic, though some are simplified for marketing. However, the post is a high-pressure sales funnel for a coaching program with no transparent reviews or pricing, and it uses stale urgency tactics.

Platform
instagram
Source author
primalresistance — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxiL1MkvdF/?igsh=MWE3aTQ1bmU2am5mcQ==
Verified on
May 24, 2026
Verification ID
Pm5P4btfltR7D63hIeQboA

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @primalresistance --- Caption/Description --- Drop the word “PRIMAL” and I’ll send you an invite link to the waitlist for my Primal Academy 1-1 Inner Circle with me dropping for men needing to reclaim their primal energy, regain respect in their relationships & fertility to fulfil their family legacy on December 11th Waitlist is closing soon More people than you know struggle with miscarriages. Let this be a warning for what’s to come in the following years. You gonna let this affect you too? --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla opening up about their emotional struggle to have a baby. It's a Facebook post that has struck an emotional nerve all around the world. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend sharing their deep pain on social media after her pregnancy ended with a miscarriage. She was really still in there and she said, I don't have good news for you. And what they found is that typically people who have a lower amounts of testosterone have decreased production of the myeloma. So what causes gynecomastia? The main root cause of gynecomastia is estrogen. From decreased testosterone levels to where estrogen is higher in levels by default. And the smartphone overall I think has been, you know, it's been great in a bunch of ways. Now everyone has a computer in their pocket that they can bring with them all day long. And laptops contained on the lap are impacting sperm count in a negative way. But he's so attached to it, his family worries he might actually one day need therapy to get his phone habit under control. This isn't a course. I have no fake supplements to sell you. And this sure as hell isn't some cookie cutter protocol that you can just download and try to figure out on your own. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- a baby --- Chrissy --- itv NEWS pregnancy "..." after many complications, halfway through her pregnancy... NO_TEXT

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. verified: Low testosterone levels cause decreased production of the meibomian gland.
    Androgens, including testosterone, are known to regulate the meibomian glands. Clinical studies show that androgen deficiency is a significant factor in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and evaporative dry eye.
  2. mostly true: Estrogen is the primary root cause of gynecomastia.
    Gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone. While estrogen is the hormone that directly stimulates breast tissue growth, the 'root cause' is often the relative ratio or a drop in testosterone levels.
  3. verified: Using laptops on the lap impacts sperm count in a negative way.
    Scrotal hyperthermia (overheating) caused by the heat from a laptop's internal components and battery is well-documented to reduce sperm motility and can negatively impact sperm production/count.
  4. mixed: Exposure to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi radiation reduces testosterone levels and affects Leydig cells.
    Numerous animal studies (primarily in rats) show that 2.45 GHz radiation can damage Leydig cells and lower testosterone. However, human evidence remains inconclusive and conflicting, with some studies showing no significant effect.
  5. unverifiable: Christian Oquendo's Primal Academy 1-1 Inner Circle waitlist closes before December 11th.
    This is a marketing claim for a private coaching program. While the post was made in Dec 2025, there are no independent business records or reviews to verify the legitimacy or status of this specific 'Inner Circle' waitlist.

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