TESTOSTERONE
Bio-identical Testosterone, what does it do?
Testosterone in males is mostly produced in the testes by the Leydig cells with a small quantity excreted by the adrenal glands. In females, Testosterone is produced in the Adrenal glands in its totality.
Testosterone increases, sexual interest, sense of emotional well-being and muscle mass and strength; it helps maintain memory and keeps skin from sagging; it decreases excess body fat and maintains bone strength; testosterone also elevates norepinephrine in the brain (tricyclic effect).
Symptoms of low Testosterone include: muscle wasting, weight gain, fatigue, low self-steem, decreased HDL (good cholesterol), dry skin, thin skin, skin with poor elasticity, thinning and dry hair, droopy eyelids, sagging cheeks, thin lips, and anxiety.
Causes of low Testosterone: Menopause, childbirth, chemotherapy, Adrenal stress or burn out, Endometriosis, Depression, Psychological trauma, Birth control pills, HMG-CoA-Reductase inhibitors (The statins or class of drugs used to lower cholesterol).
We can increase production of Testosterone by: implementing a low caloric diet, increasing protein in the diet, taking some aminoacids, exercise, get enough sleep, lose weigh, reduce stress, and take Zinc if deficient as Zinc is needed for the metabolism of Testosterone.
When needing supplementation of Testosterone the bio-identical form is the only way to go as Methyltestosterone has been associated with an increase in liver cancer. The route of administration can be orally or transdermally. For Testosterone to work well, Estradiol must also be optimized; without enough Estradiol (Estrogen), Testosterone cannot attach to brain receptors.
Testosterone is the main hormone involved in andropause (male menopause).
Testosterone increases, sexual interest, sense of emotional well-being and muscle mass and strength; it helps maintain memory and keeps skin from sagging; it decreases excess body fat and maintains bone strength; testosterone also elevates norepinephrine in the brain (tricyclic effect).
Symptoms of low Testosterone include: muscle wasting, weight gain, fatigue, low self-steem, decreased HDL (good cholesterol), dry skin, thin skin, skin with poor elasticity, thinning and dry hair, droopy eyelids, sagging cheeks, thin lips, and anxiety.
Causes of low Testosterone: Menopause, childbirth, chemotherapy, Adrenal stress or burn out, Endometriosis, Depression, Psychological trauma, Birth control pills, HMG-CoA-Reductase inhibitors (The statins or class of drugs used to lower cholesterol).
We can increase production of Testosterone by: implementing a low caloric diet, increasing protein in the diet, taking some aminoacids, exercise, get enough sleep, lose weigh, reduce stress, and take Zinc if deficient as Zinc is needed for the metabolism of Testosterone.
When needing supplementation of Testosterone the bio-identical form is the only way to go as Methyltestosterone has been associated with an increase in liver cancer. The route of administration can be orally or transdermally. For Testosterone to work well, Estradiol must also be optimized; without enough Estradiol (Estrogen), Testosterone cannot attach to brain receptors.
Testosterone is the main hormone involved in andropause (male menopause).