Better Health and Sex From Testosterone
Harvard Medical School experts say “physical inactivity and poor diet promote obesity and create poor metabolic health that disrupt sensitive hormone systems that process carbohydrates, fats and proteins: and regulate signaling chemicals that build bone and muscle mass”. Testosterone is required for muscle building. Things we do not even think of affect our testosterone levels.
Planning your day and doing things you enjoy lowers your stress level. Stress causes manufacturing of cortisol, a fat storing hormone. Being upbeat and optimistic with a positive attitude will keep the cortisol machine quiet.
Anabolics as defined in the Medical Dictionary are: any of a group of synthetic derivatives of testosterone which are used clinically to promote growth and repair of body tissues in senility, debilitating illness and convalescence. The bodybuilding world uses them for much the same thing.
Alcohol affects testosterone levels as well as depleting vitamins and minerals. Soy products also by raising estrogen levels with a corresponding decrease in testosterone. Lactose intolerant people use soy without realizing the effects on testosterone levels.
Testosterone level has a direct influence on muscle growth. Men with low testosterone levels can have testosterone therapy to bring their levels back to normal (for their age) Testosterone is required for strength and muscle gains. It also helps with body fat, sex drive, endurance and your mental outlook.
Cortisol affects the metabolism of glucose, protein and fats. It also regulates the immune system and affects many other functions. It is best known for it’s role in storing body fat. It also lowers testosterone levels in the body. This is important for gaining muscle and fat loss. Testosterone possess protein anabolic properties and is important in maintaining muscle mass and bone tissue in males.
The stress on the muscles from these types of exercises will require the body to adapt to the stress by growing larger. This is what we are looking for when we overload our muscles and then rest them sufficiently.
Testosterone levels naturally decrease as we age so all the more reason to be aware of what we can do to keep levels as high as possible.
Your ability to manufacture testosterone decreases with age. You can help though by eating a good diet. Sleep eight hours a night and keep a positive, upbeat attitude.
Science has shown that physical inactivity and poor diet has severe ramifications on the human body. Testosterone levels are also affected. Stay active and eat well to stay healthy.
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