Myles Spar, M.D., M.P.H.

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Advisory Board Member

2025

Integrative Medicine / Men’s Health

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Myles Spar is a double board-certified medical expert in personalized and performance medicine, men’s health, advanced testing and integrative medicine. He’s also an author, teacher, clinician and researcher. As a specialist in integrative men’s health, Dr. Spar has advised NBA players, celebrities and executives on maximizing performance through optimizing health. He has contributed articles to the L.A. Times and Men’s Journal and has appeared on multiple national media outlets, and he serves as a clinical faculty member of the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Dr. Spar is also the chair of the American Board of Integrative Medicine and a veteran of Doctors Without Borders—both as a field worker and board member. He practices medicine in person in New York City and virtually across the U.S.

Dr. Myles Spar is a double board-certified medical expert in personalized and performance medicine, men’s health, advanced testing and integrative medicine. He’s also an author, teacher, clinician and researcher. As a specialist in integrative men’s health, Dr. Spar has advised NBA players, celebrities and executives on maximizing performance through optimizing health ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Board of Physician Specialities, Board-Certified in Integrative Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine

Education

  • Tufts University (B.S. Economics, Pre-Med)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (Master of Public Health)
  • University of Michigan (Doctor of Medicine)

Achievements

  • Bravewell Leadership Award, Recipient, 2013
  • American Board of Integrative Medicine, Chair
  • Published book Optimal Men’s Health in 2020 (Oxford University Press)

  • L-Tyrosine: Benefits, Side Effects And Dosage

    Amino acid dietary supplements like L-tyrosine are often found in sports nutrition products, claiming to boost athletic performance and build muscle. L-tyrosine, in particular, is also often found in supplements labeled as “nootropics” because some research suggests it may have...

  • What Is Ayahuasca? Benefits, Side Effects And Retreats

    Ayahuasca is a plant-based, medicinal tea that may have a psychoactive effect on those who drink the brew. People who ingest ayahuasca often report traveling in time, viewing past traumas in a different light and communing with spirits or a...

  • How To Increase Your Metabolism: 7 Methods

    Whether you’re looking for an energy boost or embarking on a healthy living journey, it's important to consider the role your metabolism plays. Responsible for crucial bodily functions, your metabolism can affect everything from weight regulation to blood flow. Here,...

  • Cold Water Therapy: How It Works, Types And Benefits

    From social media influencers posting pictures of themselves taking ice baths to a documentary about Wim Hof, a cold water therapy retreat host and guide, cold water therapy is emerging as a popular health trend. A growing body of research...

  • 5 Foods To Help Boost Testosterone

    Signs of low testosterone, or low T, can be varied, ranging from a decreased sex drive, erection issues, trouble concentrating and even depression. With an estimated 10% to 40% of men dealing with low testosterone, many people may seek easy,...

  • Calories Burned Calculator

    At its simplest, weight management boils down to energy intake (what you consume during the day) versus energy output (physical activity and normal bodily functions). Physical activity and exercise are not only important for improving insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, cardiovascular...

  • A Guide To The Best Fertility Supplements And Vitamins For Men

    Dealing with fertility issues can be both emotionally and financially draining. You may feel you and your partner are alone in your struggle to conceive, but fertility issues are more common than you might realize, affecting up to 9% of...

  • The Mental Health Benefits Of Golf As You Age

    More than 25 million Americans played golf on a course in 2021, according to the National Golf Foundation. And for many people, it’s much more than a game. A 2020 survey of 250 golfers in the U.S., Canada and the...

  • Delta-8 vs. Delta-9: What’s The Difference?

    Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is well known among users of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) for the intoxicatingly psychoactive “high” it produces. One of over 100 cannabinoids in cannabis, delta-9 THC typically occurs in high concentrations in the cannabis sativa flower. Delta-8,...

  • Hemp Seed Oil vs. CBD Oil: What’s The Difference?

    Hemp seed oil and cannabidiol (CBD) oil are sourced from the cannabis sativa plant species. Hemp seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant, which is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant that contains less than...

Health Philosophy

“I believe we all need a clear plan of action for optimal health in order to achieve greater performance in whatever aspect matters most to us. I create personalized holistic action plans based on each person’s goals and individual health risks, using metrics and advanced diagnostics to measure progress with clear next best steps for meaningful results.”

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