Testosterone Linked to Males Health and Longevity
Just as women produce oestrogen, men naturally generate testosterone. This hormone is responsible for different bodily functions, such as the maintenance of reproductive tissues, production of sperm, development of muscle mass and strength and the maintenance of bone health. Just recently, a growing body of research suggests that this powerful hormone may also be the key to a longer and healthier life.
In his 74th year, Dr Jeffry Life, a Las Vegas-based age management doctor, still has the physical strength like a man in his thirties. Unlike a typical 74-year-old gent, Dr Life has bold muscles and unbelievable body built. What’s his secret?
Testosterone – a key to longer life?
Other than exercising and observing a balanced diet, Dr Life is taking testosterone. According to him, as men get older, their testosterone level goes down. Even if they want to, these people will dread going to the gym and exercising. As a result, they start gaining abdominal or belly fats. They also start feeling weak and developing health problems. The doctor claims that taking testosterone can also help beat the debilitating effects of andropause or male menopause. Men who have this condition experience a decline in their sexual and cognitive function, and have troubles getting rid of body fats. They also experience frequent fatigue.
He adds that ‘menopausal’ men who come to him and take regular dose of testosterone feel re-energised and start noticing their body fat disappearing and their muscles growing.
Although there is a limited research concerning the anti-ageing effects of testosterone, its use has significantly risen into popularity. In fact, in a report published in the British Medical Journal last year, researchers found that men in UK are receiving unnecessary testosterone replacement.
It is normal for a man to reduce his testosterone levels as he gets older. The average drop is about 1% after the age of 30. There is no standard level of testosterone recommended today. But according to some experts, the normal reference range is between that of 250 and 1100ng/dl.
Other than enhancing muscle growth and strength, and promoting cognitive function, other studies suggest that maintaining normal testosterone levels may lower the risk of dementia – a common mental illness affecting a large number of older people in Britain. Dr Christian Pike, a neurobiologist at the University of Southern California, said testosterone improves cognition and prevents the brain from dying. However, he is concerned about the increased use of this hormone to beat ageing. Dr Pike calls for more research to fully understand how testosterone works, and how to promote effectiveness and lessen the risk.
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Testosterone: Can it make you live longer?
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