Testosterone

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April 5, 2019
Hormones

Testosterone is a hormone associated with men yet it is extremely important for women as well, making supplementation absolutely recommended for both sexes. Testosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. In addition to increasing lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance, with testosterone exercise tolerance and decreased fat May contribute to psychological status. Testosterone is the second most important hormone for energy and the feeling of well-being as it protects against cardiovascular disease, hypertension, body fat, and arthritis. Testosterone may lead to increased bone density, decreased cholesterol, improve skin tone, improved healing capacity, and increase libido and sexual performance. Testosterone is best hormone to increase collagen and elastin in the skin as it prolong quality of life decreasing the diseases of Aging.

When to use it: stress, lack of sleep, and age contribute to a drop in testosterone levels. Signs of low testosterone are low libido, reduced sexual response, depression, loss of muscle strength, loss of muscle tone, increase body fat, decrease recovery time, joint pain, decreased Sleep Quality, and night sweats.

Dosage form: transdermal cream or gel, oral tablet or capsule, or injectable.

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