Testosterone deficiency symptoms

Testosterone is, without doubt, one of the most important hormones found in males. It will actually impact a man’s sexual development and performance, and is also linked to hair growth, cardiovascular health and muscle development. Many individuals suffer from low testosterone levels and unfortunately this can be associated with various health problems. Testosterone can best be described as a natural anabolic steroid that is secreted by the testes and additionally, but to a much smaller degree, by the adrenal gland. A man will typically produce 40 to 60 times more testosterone than a woman and it is probably the most important of all the male sexual hormones.

The levels of testosterone will vary widely in men depending on their age and on each specific individual. Medical research states that anything below 300 nanograms per deciliter is considered to be a low level of testosterone. However this level of testosterone can also be considered completely normal in an older man. You will find the testosterone levels actually peak during your late 20s and will typically drop by an average of 1.5% per year after the age of 30. On average a man in his 80s can have anywhere from 20% to 50% of the testosterone levels of a man in his late 20s.

Congenital problems are the main reason for a testosterone deficiency and may limit the formation of this hormone within the testes. However the most common reason for low levels of testosterone is typically caused by ageing, drugs, stress, infections, chronic illness, cancers, alcoholism, starvation, surgeries and numerous specific traumas of the testicles. The symptoms of a testosterone deficiency are often hard to spot as they are extremely subtle. These can include a loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, bone loss or bone fractures. Medical experts also claim that suffering from any of the two following symptoms may indicate a deficiency in testosterone: depression, lethargy, sleep disturbance and a diminished physical performance.

Testosterone and its deficiency is actually a very heavily researched subject. Recent studies also found that men who have a deficiency in their testosterone levels after the age of 40, have a higher death rate than those who are considered to have normal levels. Testosterone deficiency is also known to reduce muscle mass and you may feel much weaker. It can additionally also cause low bone mass. There has also been medical research that shows a direct correlation between a deficiency of testosterone and a higher risk of heart disease. You may also find that a lower level of testosterone is associated with a higher body fat percentage which can, in turn, lead to a higher risk of diabetes.

It is now known that there are certain foods that can help prevent, and even treat, a testosterone deficiency. These foods include:

  • Oysters and crustaceans which are known to have high levels of magnesium and zinc. Both these ingredients are an essential and key factor in regulating testosterone levels and they can also improve blood flow to the vessels of the penis.
  • Cabbage is high in vitamins C, calcium, iron and potassium. It also contains a high level of fiber which can help you control any potential weight gain and this in turn can lower the risk of oestrogen binding.
  • Goat meat contains high levels of protein, iron, magnesium and zinc. Iron, as we know, can raise the levels of oxygen in the blood and this is essential for providing nutrition to the body’s cells. You will also find a protein and zinc can help to optimize testosterone levels and will additionally help to build muscle.
  • Eggs contain antioxidants, vitamins A, protein, iron, zinc and also testosterone. Eating eggs will help to boost the levels of testosterone in your body. They can also help to balance the hormone levels in your body and reduce stress. However you should be wary of how many eggs that you eat as this is known to increase the levels of cholesterol. If you can stick to eating one egg a day this will result in a further production of testosterone.
  • Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries all contain vitamin P which can strengthen the capillaries and protect your blood vessels from clogging up. They are also known to improve blood circulation and your immune system.

There are also numerous herbs that can help to combat a testosterone deficiency. It is also advisable that you should reduce your intake of alcohol, as this can affect the function of your liver which may result in a hormonal imbalance. Additionally smoking will increase your heart rate and can actually deplete the levels of oxygen in your bloodstream. Both of these unnecessary evils can therefore cause lower levels of testosterone.

Last updated on Mar 14th, 2012 and filed under Men's Health. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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