¨T¨ hormones work by connecting themselves to proteins in blood. These proteins follow through bloodstream and reach vital areas of body where hormone works. A small amount of testosterone does not attach themselves to any protein – these are called free testosterone.

This free hormone is most impactful hormone in your system. When Andropause comes to fruition, more testosterone attach themselves to proteins, leaving less of 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 in adrenal gland (located above kidneys) and in testicles. These hormones are responsible for producing sperm, promoting sex drive, aiding with erectile function, and helping determine 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 in areas you need it least. Squats (total body building exercise) and deadlifts (compound exercise that works 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 lessen 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. With right nutrition, including diet and exercise, Andropause can be a comfortable passage.

How do we deal with these devastating changes to our lives? How can we manage stress to reduce chances of clinical depression? For one, we must follow a daily exercise regimen. That coupled with a caffeine-free diet will boost our immune systems to fight disease. It will also slow down aging process. Aim to maintain that explosive 30-inch, vertical leap well into your 60s!

Another is doing activities we love. Don’t stray from playing your pick-up basketball games with buddies or building those go-carts from scratch as a hobby. Stick to them and enjoy satisfaction of doing so. Distract yourself from your current condition without ignoring it completely.

Maintain a social network of friends and family that will cheer you up when you need it most. Something as simple as having your young child shove a hand drawing of a red school bus in your face can provide for laughs and smiles. The most important piece of advice is to accept your condition and make accommodations.

For example, low testosterone levels can easily be supplemented with testosterone cream. It’s bound to happen to all of us, and you either have choice of making best of it or letting it overwhelm you. Awareness is critical, and an optimistic attitude, followed with physical activity and a solid nutritional plan, is best means of fighting Andropause, anti-aging, and demon known as depression.