Try these before hoping on TRT.
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*Standard disclaimer that this does not constitute medical advice*
Testosterone is not the hot topic that it used to be (thank God) but this does not mean that the low testosterone epidemic is over.
Because when men as young as 20 have testosterone levels of 200-300ng/dl something is dangerously off.
Testosterone is not the hot topic that it used to be (thank God) but this does not mean that the low testosterone epidemic is over.
Because when men as young as 20 have testosterone levels of 200-300ng/dl something is dangerously off.
Obviously, testosterone is not a "bro" topic but one that everyone should pay attention to because it's crucial for things such as:
-Managing stress
-Muscle development
-Bone density
-Growth
-Blood pressure
-Red blood cell production
-Fertility
and hundreds of other processes which is why low testosterone levels increase the risk of:
-Cancer
-Cardiovascular disease
-Alzheimer's
-Diabetes
-Osteoporosis
-Depression
-Anxiety
and so on.
-Managing stress
-Muscle development
-Bone density
-Growth
-Blood pressure
-Red blood cell production
-Fertility
and hundreds of other processes which is why low testosterone levels increase the risk of:
-Cancer
-Cardiovascular disease
-Alzheimer's
-Diabetes
-Osteoporosis
-Depression
-Anxiety
and so on.
So go and test your:
-Total testosterone
-Free testosterone
-Prolactin
-SHBG
-LH
-FSH
Now let's move on to a few basic things that you can do if your testosterone levels are low (or if it's something that you want to prevent from happening).
-Total testosterone
-Free testosterone
-Prolactin
-SHBG
-LH
-FSH
Now let's move on to a few basic things that you can do if your testosterone levels are low (or if it's something that you want to prevent from happening).
Step 1: Avoid endocrine disruptors
Endocrine disruptors are chemical compounds that interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system.
Endocrine disruptors are everywhere nowadays and you mainly want to avoid:
1) Bisphenol A (BPA)
2) Bisphenol S (BPS)
3) Phthalates
4) Parabens
5) PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers)
6) PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
7) Dioxin
8) Perfluorinated compounds
9) Pesticides and herbicides
10) Heavy metals
11) Sodium fluoride
12) Chlorine Found in things such as plastic, non stick cookware, laundry detergents, tap water, hygiene products and so on (there's a natural solution for all of them most of the time).
Endocrine disruptors are chemical compounds that interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system.
Endocrine disruptors are everywhere nowadays and you mainly want to avoid:
1) Bisphenol A (BPA)
2) Bisphenol S (BPS)
3) Phthalates
4) Parabens
5) PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers)
6) PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
7) Dioxin
8) Perfluorinated compounds
9) Pesticides and herbicides
10) Heavy metals
11) Sodium fluoride
12) Chlorine Found in things such as plastic, non stick cookware, laundry detergents, tap water, hygiene products and so on (there's a natural solution for all of them most of the time).
Step 2: Avoid the exposure to chronic stress and alcohol
Stress hormones counteract the effects of testosterone partly by promoting its aromatization into estrogen.
The body responds to stress through a hormone system called the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis.
Alcohol activates the HPA axis and results in elevated glucocorticoid levels.
So, you can not be a regular drinker and have proper functioning androgens.
Stress hormones counteract the effects of testosterone partly by promoting its aromatization into estrogen.
The body responds to stress through a hormone system called the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis.
Alcohol activates the HPA axis and results in elevated glucocorticoid levels.
So, you can not be a regular drinker and have proper functioning androgens.
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