Testosterone - More Than Just Muscles

Testosterone plays a vital role for both men and women in supporting metabolism. It helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and strength, while also boosting libido, energy levels, and motivation. Additionally, it regulates mood, supports cognitive function, maintains healthy fat distribution, and encourages the production of red blood cells and the activity of certain immune cells. 

As you age, your testosterone levels naturally decline, typically starting in your late 20s and continuing as you get older. This drop is a normal part of the aging process, but if it is already low, it can have a significant impact on your body, like muscle loss, increased fat accumulation (especially around the belly), lower bone density and low libido or erectile dysfunction (uh oh...).

With a slow metabolism, production of testosterone is already lower, but there can even be an increased conversion of testosterone to estrogen. On top of that, estrogenic compounds in certain foods, and even environmental toxins, can disrupt your hormone balance further, as they mimic estrogen in the body, leading to an increase in estrogen levels. This imbalance may amplify the negative effects associated with low testosterone.

Testosterone isn't just about muscle or sex—it's a crucial protector of your overall health, so keeping it in balance is key to thriving at any age.

How to keep the production up? By keeping metabolism high - lot's of nutrients (zink!!), hormone-building fats (cholesterol is your new bestie!), sunshine, heavy lifts, good sleep.