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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is the role of testosterone in mens health? Testosterone is the most important sex hormone that men have. It is responsible for the typical male characteristics, such as facial, pubic, and body hair as well as muscle. This hormone also helps maintain sex drive, sperm production, and bone health. The brain and pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the brain) control the production of testosterone by the testes. In the short term, low testosterone (also called hypogonadism) can cause Over time, low testosterone may cause a man to lose body hair, muscle bulk, and strength and … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow Low Testosterone Affects Health Mood and Sex By: Feeling Good with Dr. Art Originally posted here: How Low Testosterone Affects Health Mood and Sex - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe prevailing belief in today's society is that only men over 60 suffer from the symptoms of low testosterone, unfortunately, this is not true. The symptoms of low testosterone can affect men regardless of physical condition, age or health. To put it bluntly, all men should be concerned about low testosterone, and how to recognize its symptoms early. Sadly, most men accept their low testosterone symptoms as just a natural part of getting older. It's true that declining testosterone levels and their accompanying symptoms are a natural and normal part of male aging. Restoring your testosterone levels will allow you … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesBodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements commonly used by those involved in bodybuilding and athletics. Bodybuilding supplements may be used to replace meals, enhance weight gain, promote weight loss or improve athletic performance. Among the most widely used are vitamin supplements, protein, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), glutamine, essential fatty acids, meal replacement products, creatine, weight loss products and testosterone boosters. Supplements are sold either as single ingredient preparations or in the form of "stacks" - proprietary blends of various supplements marketed as offering synergistic advantages. While many bodybuilding supplements are also consumed by the general public their salience and frequency of … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRemedy True Health Online Education Series - Male Hormone Replacement Low T, or low testosterone, is very common in men over 40 years of age. Symptoms include moodiness, weight gain, low libido, lack of focus, depression, and low energy. If you have three or... By: Remedy True Health Medi-Spa The rest is here: Remedy True Health Online Education Series - Male Hormone Replacement - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteASK UNMC! What treatments are available for low testosterone and are they safe? Vijay Shivaswamy, M.D., UNMC College of Medicine. By: UNMCEDU Originally posted here: ASK UNMC! What treatments are available for low testosterone and are they safe? - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTreatments for Low Testosterone from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Edition Treatments for Low Testosterone from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Edition. By: McGrawHIllPro See the rest here: Treatments for Low Testosterone from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Edition - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes(PRWEB) March 06, 2014 The law firm McSweeney / Langevin is investigating potential personal injury claims following the November 13, 2013 publication in the American Medical Association entitled Testosterone Therapy and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Men suggesting low testosterone treatment may cause an increased risk of stroke and heart attacks. The study compared 8,709 men with a mean age of over 60 who had received low testosterone therapy with men who had not received low testosterone therapy. Of the participants, 1,223 patients were started on testosterone therapy in the form of patches, gels, or injections. The researchers monitored the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrogel For The Treatment of Low Testosterone Low testosterone is a common condition affecting millions of American men. Treatment is available with injections, pellets, and topical gels. This video disc... By: Neil Baum View original post here: Androgel For The Treatment of Low Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesSoy protein supplements, which contain natural estrogens, do not reduce testosterone levels in men with Type 2 diabetes who already have borderline-low testosterone, according to a new study. The results were presented Saturday at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. "Because soy contains phytoestrogens that are similar to the female hormone estrogen, it was not known whether consumption of soy could reduce testosterone levels in men with Type 2 diabetes, who are at increased risk of low testosterone," said the study's lead investigator, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, MD, an endocrinologist researcher … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow testosterone - April 13th Do you know the signs of low testosteroneand what can be done about it? Urologist Dr. Jay Lee explains why it can have a huge impact on your health. By: CityTV Official See the article here: Low testosterone - April 13th - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHigh and Low Testosterone Some of the effects and causes of high or low testosterone. By: Stop Masculinizing! Go here to read the rest: High and Low Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Dr. Mercola Testosterone is an androgenic sex hormone produced by a mans testicles, and to a lesser degree, in smaller amounts, by the ovaries in women. While testosterone is stereotypically associated with virility, it also plays a role in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, red blood cells, and a general sense of well-being. Beginning around age 30, a mans testosterone levels begin to decline, and continue to do so as time goes onunless you proactively address your lifestyle. Chemical exposures, including prescription drugs like statins, can also have an adverse effect on your testosterone production. Symptoms of declining testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLow Testosterone (Low-T) Low testosterone (low-T) facts Low testosterone is a term used by physicians to describe below normal levels of the hormone testosterone in individuals. Symptoms of low testosterone include erectile dysfunction in men as the most common symptom; there are many other symptoms that can occur in both men and women (for example, low sex drive, bone and muscle tissue loss, depression). Causes of low-T are numerous; some are classified into primary, secondary or tertiary causes while others are due to underlying diseases or conditions and/or lifestyle factors. Medical care should be sought for symptoms of low-T. Low-T … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUnderstanding and Treating Low Testosterone The Food Pharmacist discuss the medical diagnosis of low testosterone and review treatments and lifestyle changes that can treat this medical condition. By: food pharmacist Originally posted here: Understanding and Treating Low Testosterone - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree Numbers Every Man Should Know: Cholesterol, PSA, and Testosterone Rub some dirt on it. That is how most men handle their health. They wont go to the doctor unless they are showing bone. We get it. But there are three numbers that every man should know. These numbers can save his life: cholesterol, PSA, and Testosterone. When these three numbers are in line, go ahead, rub some dirt on it. Low T Institute St. Louis is set up so men can walk in, take a simple blood test, and know their numbers and also find out if they are … Read more »

Reading Time: 1 minuteWhat are the causes of low testosterone? Low testosterone levels may be caused by a number of factors. For example there may be a problem at the level of the hypothalamus or pituitary to produce appropriate amounts of LH and FSH to stimulate testosterone production. Another possibility is that the organs that make testosterone do not function normally or are not able to respond to stimulation by the brain. Also, as mentioned, changes in SHBG can affect for the amount of testosterone that is available to exert its effects. Some common causes of primary hypogonadism or failure of the gonads … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 52-year-old man. I recently had blood work done that showed my testosterone levels are slightly low, falling just below the "normal" range. Should I talk to my doctor about getting treatment even if I don't have any symptoms? What are the side effects of prescription testosterone? A mildly low level of testosterone alone, without any signs or symptoms, typically does not require treatment. But it would be a good idea for you to talk with your doctor in more detail about this test result. In some cases, low testosterone may be a sign of an … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAgeless Living - Topic: Low Testosterone By: Ageless Living Visit link: Ageless Living - Topic: Low Testosterone - Video … Read more »