Andropause and DHEA

Written by Cathy Taylor


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As stated previously, hormones are not synthetic. There are human derived hormones that are packaged in capsules and pills and sold torepparttar general public to increaserepparttar 113744 amount of hormone already present inrepparttar 113745 body. The production of DHEA inrepparttar 113746 adrenal glands is highest duringrepparttar 113747 childhood and teenage years, trailing off later on during mid-life. Men produce more of this hormone than women, and senior citizens aroundrepparttar 113748 age of 65 haverepparttar 113749 lowest levels of all.

Consuming harmful substances can derailrepparttar 113750 production of DHEA, such as drinking Sprite, Coca-Cola, or other caffeine-packed beverages. Drink a bottle of mineral water and hold off onrepparttar 113751 Fanta next time! Other things that influencerepparttar 113752 levels of DHEA inrepparttar 113753 body are lack of exercise and stress. Basically, any activity that promotes aging will result in drop off levels. Jump on that treadmill, release that excess stress, and maintain your already decreasing amounts of this vital hormone!

Combat Andropause by using DHEA as a hormonal supplement. Yes, that’srepparttar 113754 wise advice we’re giving you today. However, as your parents might’ve told you already – too much of a good thing is a bad thing. If you take too much, your body will stop producing its own natural amount. An excess of DHEA can skyrocket your levels of testosterone, amplifying your male features. Not a good idea for women who want to maintain their female attributes.

It is always wise to take proper safety precautions when consuming any hormone supplement or drug. Remember, recent studies have shown that too much Vitamin E can cause heart failure. Did you think vitamins were care-free and harmless? Think again!



Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over 25 years experience. She specializes in internet marketing, strategy and plan development, as well as management of communications and public relations programs for small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative Communications: creative--com@cox.net or by visiting www.menopauseinfo.org or www.internet-marketing-small-business.com


Andropause and Testosterone

Written by Cathy Taylor


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¨T¨ hormones work by connecting themselves to proteins inrepparttar blood. These proteins follow throughrepparttar 113743 bloodstream and reachrepparttar 113744 vital areas ofrepparttar 113745 body whererepparttar 113746 hormone works. A small amount of testosterone does not attach themselves to any protein – these are called free testosterone.

This free hormone isrepparttar 113747 most impactful hormone in your system. When Andropause comes to fruition, more testosterone attach themselves to proteins, leaving less ofrepparttar 113748 free testosterone available. As you can see, proteins can have a reverse effect on us as well! It is a paradox – a hormone working too hard does more damage than good!

As men grow older, androgen levels start to decline. Remember guys, estrogen is to women as androgen is to men. Androgens are produced inrepparttar 113749 adrenal gland (located aboverepparttar 113750 kidneys) and inrepparttar 113751 testicles. These hormones are responsible for producing sperm, promoting sex drive, aiding with erectile function, and helping determinerepparttar 113752 gender of an unborn child. If you are a bodybuilding enthusiast, please note that lack of androgen will affect your muscle build, causing decreased muscle mass and loss of strength.

No amount of whey protein, creatine, or glutamine can remedy this problem. Instead of building six-pack abs, you will have increased body fat inrepparttar 113753 areas you need it least. Squats (total body building exercise) and deadlifts (compound exercise that worksrepparttar 113754 back) are nearly impossible to perform, as Andropause can cause osteoporosis (loss of bone tissue) and back pain. This should not deter you from having a daily exercise regimen, however.

Exercise has been scientifically proven to lessenrepparttar 113755 effects of testosterone loss and your routine should be altered to accommodate this as you age. There are also alternatives such as testerone cream that can help you regain your sex drive and stamina. Withrepparttar 113756 right nutrition, including diet and exercise, Andropause can be a comfortable passage.

Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over 25 years experience. She specializes in internet marketing, strategy and plan development, as well as management of communications and public relations programs for small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative Communications: creative--com@cox.net or by visiting www.menopauseinfo.org or www.internet-marketing-small-business.com


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