What is Testosterone?
It is a hormone found in humans and animals too. In men testicles make testosterone and ovaries in women. It increases during puberty and gets going down after age 30. Testosterone is associated with sex drive and helps sperm production. It affects bone and muscle mass, fat stored in body and helps red blood cell production.
As testosterone levels decrease by age, there are few symptoms by which we come to know of it, like,
1. Decreased sex drive
2. Weight gain
3. Less energy
4. Less body hair
5. Feelings of depression
6. Thinner bones
Apart from ageing, there are other factors also by which testosterone level decrease, like,
1. Cancer Treatment (Chemotherapy/ Radiation)
2. AIDS
3. Alcoholism
4. Kidney Disease
5. Liver Cirrhosis
Testosterone levels can also be checked by blood test. The normal range for adult men is between 250 and 1100 ng/dl and between 8 and 60 ng/dl for adult women. Best ways to increase testosterone levels naturally are :
1. Exercise and weight lifting
2. Eat protein, fat & carbs
3. Minimize stress and cortisol levels
4. Get some sun or take Vitamin D supplement
5. Take Vitamin and mineral supplements
6. Rest and good sleep
7. Some natural boosters like Ashwagandha, ginger extract, horny goat weed, shilajit
8. Follow healthy life style and avoid estrogen like compounds/ chemicals, alcohol, drugs
Why do Testosterone levels matter?
Low testosterone has link with obesity, increased disease risk, premature death.
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