Testosterone

What is testosterone?

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male characteristics. This vital hormone plays a crucial role in several areas:

Key Functions

• Muscle growth & strength: Testosterone stimulates protein synthesis, leading to increased muscle mass and strength especially when combined with strength training. It's why men naturally have more muscle than women.


• Bone density: Testosterone promotes bone mineralization and density. It helps strengthen and maintain healthy bones as you age.


• Fat distribution: Testosterone helps decrease body fat while increasing lean muscle mass. It influences where fat deposits in the body.


• Sex drive: The hormone fuels libido and sexual function in both men and women, though testosterone levels are much higher in men.


• Mood & cognition: Optimal testosterone may lift mood, boost motivation and confidence, and support memory and sharper thinking.


• Energy: Balanced testosterone helps combat fatigue while enhancing vigor and well-being.

Why Testosterone Matters

Healthy testosterone levels offer widespread body system support for men helping preserve strength, virility, physical function, body composition, and quality of life as you age. Low testosterone can diminish these critical functions while possibly increasing risk for developing various unhealthy conditions like obesity, osteoporosis, and heart disease over time.

If experiencing potential low T symptoms like reduced sexual performance, depressed mood, low energy, increased body fat, and muscle loss, have your doctor check your testosterone levels with a simple blood test.

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