Men, in general, appear to have imbibed this passive characteristic especially when it comes to their sexual health. Their sexual health does not concern them as much compared to the more tangible aspects of health because for them, sexuality comes out naturally and there is not enough driving force for a quintessential man to tend to it. This kind of reasoning is a direct reflection of ignorance. Sexual health is of utmost importance whether you’re a male or a female. You need to invest the same amount of attention and care to it for the sake of your overall well-being.
One of the things that most men fail to realize is the fact that as they age their principal hormone known as testosterone begins to deplete in an average of one to two percent in each succeeding year starting at the age of thirty. When efforts aren’t made to restore this hormone, an imbalance will ensue. This imbalance will subsequently predispose them to a number of diseases.
The association between sufficient levels of testosterone and manliness has long since been established even at birth. Testosterone demarcates a boy from a girl and a man from a woman. Because testosterone is innate and is continuously being produced in a steady state from birth until adulthood many men take it for granted. But given the fact that science believes in its decline, it is only apt that we take the time to understand how it works, how men can benefit from it and what happens if not enough efforts are made to replenish it.
What is testosterone?
Testosterone is a steroid hormone categorized under the androgen group. It is chiefly secreted by the testes in males and in little amounts by the adrenal glands. Women also secrete small amounts of testosterone via the ovaries. Testosterone plays an important role in the development of the testes and the penis. It is also responsible for the deepening of the voice during puberty and the growth of facial, axillary and pubic hair. It also plays a role in increasing muscle strength and size, bone growth, bone strength and bone density. Sperm quality and production as well as a man’s sex drive are all dependent on testosterone. With that being said, it is clear to see that the role testosterone plays is truly indispensable.
What are the benefits of having optimal testosterone?
• Researchers have found that having enough testosterone helps fight depression. Studies found a link between men who were suffering from depression and insufficient levels of testosterone. Why this is so is still unclear but according to health experts, men who were given testosterone treatments showed an improvement in their moods.
• Testosterone can help decrease body fat through the regulation of insulin, fat metabolism and glucose. When testosterone levels decline our body’s natural ability to regulate insulin, fat metabolism and glucose decrease as well. All these contribute to the accumulation of adipose tissues.
• Testosterone has the ability to increase muscle strength and mass. So if you’re a body building enthusiast you need to avoid factors that can lower your testosterone levels.
• Optima testosterone is good for your heart. Scientists discovered that men who have low levels of testosterone were more at risk of having heart problems.
• Testosterone is good for your bones because it strengthens it. If you have enough testosterone you wouldn’t worry about becoming osteoporotic.
• Testosterone improves your sex drive as well as penile erections.
What can we do to maintain the production of testosterone?
Aside from taking testosterone therapies there are other ways to naturally improve testosterone levels especially for men who have reached the climacteric stage.
• Sleep at least seven to eight hours a night and take afternoon naps if possible. A study done in Chicago found that men who slept in an average of five hours and less showed low testosterone levels as compared to men who had a solid eight hours of sleep. Staying in bed for a little while isn’t so bad after all.
• Exercise and get lean. And it’s not just getting lean that’s the goal; you actually need to maintain a normal weight. Untold evidences suggest that the more adipose tissues you have the more likely will your testosterone drop.
• Don’t deprive yourself of healthy fats to stay lean. Fats from nuts, avocadoes, raw olive oil, fish oil and animal meats are okay because it aids in the synthesis of testosterone. Just be certain that you choose the healthy ones.
• Control your alcohol consumption. Studies show that heavy drinking can negatively affect one’s testosterone levels.
About The Author
Florence Aguilar – A registered nurse working for NaturalTongkatali.com, is an avid health writer who keeps herself abreast of the latest research and studies on Tongkat Ali Extract and Health Topics. She believes in the benefits of continued learning and aims to inspire and make the world a better place for both men and women through her writings.
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