Testosterone is a hormone naturally found in humans, of which men have much higher levels of the hormone than women....CONTINUE READING
As a man, your testosterone levels play a key role in many bodily processes and characteristics, including facial and body hair, muscle mass, libido, sperm production, and bone health.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the hormone’s production increases during puberty and starts to decrease after age 30. A decrease in testosterone level is a natural result of aging.
What Are The Symptoms Of Low Testosterone In Men?
In a publication by Healthline, as men age, they can experience a number of symptoms including the following:
Reduced Libido
People with low testosterone often experience a reduction in libido. A diminishing libido occurs naturally with age, but when the cause is low testosterone, a male will notice a significant decrease in the desire for intimacy.
Erectile Problems
Testosterone stimulates the penile tissues to produce nitric oxide, which starts several reactions that result in an erectile function. If levels of the hormone are too low, a man may not be able to get a good erectile function.
Fatigue And Reduced Energy Levels
Fatigue is a common effect of low testosterone. You might feel like you just don’t have the energy that you’re used to. Or you might be incredibly tired. But many other things can sap your energy, too, including normal aging and depression.
Reduced Muscle Mass And Increased Body Fat
According to Medicalnewstoday, when your T levels are low, a common symptom is muscle loss, which is characterized by your muscles losing bulk and strength. Even if you don’t notice a change in your musculature, you might feel a decrease in energy, stamina, or power.
Breast Growth
Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone. However, fluctuating hormones, including drops in testosterone and surges in estrogen, can sometimes lead to a condition called gynecomastia, or the development of larger breasts in men.
Decrease In Body Hair
Hair loss commonly stems from low levels of testosterone. While hair loss can be due to aging, low levels of testosterone can also play a part. You might notice bald spots you hadn’t had before or an increase in thinning hair in multiple areas or your body.
Decreased Sense Of Well-being
Low testosterone levels have also been associated with impaired quality of life due to symptoms such as depression and cognitive impairment, as well as poorer sense of psychological well-being.
Difficulties With Concentration And Memory
Men with low testosterone commonly experience cognitive issues, often described as brain fog. For example, you might realize that it’s difficult to focus or think clearly, or you might have a harder time remembering things.
How Can You Boost Testosterone Levels Naturally?
According to Healthline, some of the proven ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels are:
Exercise Regularly
Exercise can raise testosterone because it promotes muscle building. Resistance training like weightlifting is the best type of exercise to boost testosterone in both the short and long term.
Reduce Your Stress Levels
High levels of stress are bad for your long-term health and can reduce your testosterone levels.
Maintain A Healthy Weight
Weight loss, it turns out, boosts your testosterone levels. In fact, if you’re overweight (or obese) and have low T levels, taking off some of those pounds is one of the best things you can do to get higher T levels.
Improve Your Sleep Habits
Make sure you get plenty of high-quality sleep to maintain healthy testosterone levels and optimize your long-term health.
Use Testosterone-Boosting Foods and Supplements
Foods such as, eggs, legumes, bananas, ginger, onions, fatty fish, olive oil, oysters, beef liver and leafy green vegetables are rich in nutrients that may help to boost your testosterone production.
Similarly, certain supplements, such as vitamin D, ashwagandha, zinc and magnesium may help to stimulate testosterone production.
Avoid Drugs And Alcohol Abuse
Abuse of drugs and alcohol has been linked to lower testosterone. They can cause low testosterone levels due to the effects it has on the body, including causing hormonal reactions and cell damage.
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