{"id":313007,"date":"2020-11-06T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T10:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=313007"},"modified":"2024-04-23T07:21:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T05:21:16","slug":"10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency &#8211; What Causes It and How to Treat It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/#What_is_testosterone\" title=\"What is testosterone\">What is testosterone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/#Symptoms_of_low_testosterone_levels\" title=\"Symptoms of low testosterone levels\">Symptoms of low testosterone levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/#How_to_increase_testosterone_levels\" title=\"How to increase testosterone levels?\">How to increase testosterone levels?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Testosterone<\/strong> is the primary <strong>male sex<\/strong> hormone, which is also produced in women&#8217;s bodies in a certain amount. Its <strong>level<\/strong> naturally decreases with age, but more significant decrease may also occur due to other factors. Learn <strong>what causes testosterone deficiency, what are its symptoms,<\/strong> and how to <strong>boost its levels<\/strong> to support overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_testosterone\"><\/span>What is testosterone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Testosterone <\/strong>is a <strong>hormone<\/strong> that is very important for man&#8217;s health and it is responsible not only for fertility or muscle mass. It is found in humans, as well as in other animals. This primarily male hormone has several roles in the body, including <strong>proper fertility function, production of male sexual characteristics<\/strong>, and <strong>regulation of gender differences. <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[1] [2]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone was <strong>once<\/strong> considered a hormone <strong>mainly involved in physiology and androgenesis in men and boys. <\/strong>In addition, however, it <strong>affects bone health, <\/strong>which can be attributed to its conversion to estrogen. The effect of testosterone is complex, and researchers are also studying its role in<strong> pain and cardiovascular function in men and women.<\/strong> To emphasize the importance of testosterone, all processes where it plays a crucial role are listed below <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3] [4]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>size and strength of muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>growth and strength of bones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deepening of the voice and the occurrence of hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>libido function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>penis and testicular development and sperm production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/co-je-testosteron-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"what is testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-192303\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"what is testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/co-je-testosteron-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/co-je-testosteron-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/co-je-testosteron-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/co-je-testosteron-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_low_testosterone_levels\"><\/span>Symptoms of low testosterone levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Testosterone levels<\/strong> in men <strong>naturally decrease<\/strong> during their lifetime, more precisely<strong> after the age of 30,<\/strong> its amount decreases <strong>by 1% per year.<\/strong> Low testosterone is also called <strong>male hypogonadism<\/strong>. This is a condition in which the testes<strong> do not produce enough testosterone.<\/strong> However, there are several other reasons for its low levels. It is not easy to determine how common low testosterone is, but so far <strong>in total it is 2.1% of men,<\/strong> ie 2 men out of 100 have the mentioned difficulties. However, we must also take into account their age. For <strong>young men<\/strong> it is about <strong>1%<\/strong>, but for older men <strong>over the age of 80,<\/strong> <strong>about 50%<\/strong> have this problem.<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [5] [6] [8]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, <strong>testosterone deficiency<\/strong> is <strong>more common in obese men.<\/strong> According to research, low testosterone levels have been found in<strong> 6.4% of men with average weight<\/strong>, while up to <strong>30% of obese men<\/strong> can have testosterone deficiency. It&#8217;s similar in the case of <strong>diabetes,<\/strong> other research declares that <strong>approximately one of four diabetics<\/strong> also has <strong>low testosterone levels<\/strong>. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You are probably wondering what are <strong>normal testosterone levels<\/strong> and when are they considered low. <strong>The upper normal limit<\/strong> is considered to be <strong>1000 to 1200 nanograms per deciliter.<\/strong> <strong>The low limit<\/strong> is set to<strong> 300 nanograms.<\/strong> According to the <strong>American Urological Association,<\/strong> <strong>values below<\/strong> <strong>300 nanograms<\/strong> are considered low.<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [6] [9]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you find out if you have low testosterone? Focus on <strong>the most common symptoms<\/strong> mentioned in the following lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erection problems and lowered sexual drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower testosterone levels may result in<strong> a reduction in sex drive,<\/strong> which naturally<strong> decreases with age<\/strong>, but is<strong> more common in people with low testosterone.<\/strong> Another sign is <strong>the erection problem,<\/strong> which may be due to the reduced production of<strong> nitric oxide<\/strong> in the penile tissue, which is stimulated by testosterone. It is also worth mentioning that<strong> erectile dysfunction<\/strong> is not only the result of <strong>low testosterone<\/strong>, but also<strong> high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress and anxiety,<\/strong> or <strong>alcohol<\/strong> consumption and <strong>smoking.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[7]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Depression and mood swings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lowered sexual drive is basically also associated with emotions, but in addition to it, low testosterone levels can result in<strong> depression and sadness<\/strong>. Testosterone has an effect on <strong>emotional and mood regulation<\/strong>, so symptoms of its deficiency can also include <strong>fatigue, irritability<\/strong> and the mentioned reduction in sex drive. Last but not least, <strong>problems with motivation and self-confidence<\/strong> should also be mentioned in this context. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[5]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to sexual and psychological changes, testosterone deficiency is accompanied by certain <strong>physical changes.<\/strong> These include<strong> a reduction in muscle mass and energy, an increase in body fat,<\/strong> and also the so-called <strong>gynecomastia<\/strong> (enlargement of the breasts) and hair loss. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7] [10]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nedostatok-testosteronu-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"testosterone deficiency\" class=\"wp-image-192225\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"testosterone deficiency\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nedostatok-testosteronu-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nedostatok-testosteronu-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nedostatok-testosteronu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nedostatok-testosteronu.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"51652,28683,48031,7185,53725,6454,1593,28794,28082,29307,3816\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_increase_testosterone_levels\"><\/span>How to increase testosterone levels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone deficiency, or <strong>hypogonadism,<\/strong> can be <strong>determined by doctors<\/strong>, sometimes by performing tests to determine the cause of its low levels.<strong> Testosterone replacement therapy<\/strong> (TRT) can be in the form of <strong>injections, patches<\/strong> or <strong>gels.<\/strong> However, it should be mentioned that this type of treatment may have <strong>several side effects<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[10] [11]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>higher risk of heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>breast enlargement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduction of sperm production and testicle shrinkage <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>acne and other skin reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleep apnea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to medical treatment, there are<strong> natural ways to promote testosterone<\/strong> production, and the aim of the article is to focus on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Ways To Increase Testosterone Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a healthy body weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Higher body weight<\/strong> may be the reason for low testosterone levels. According to one study in the journal<em> Clinical Endocrinology,<\/em> <strong>obese young men<\/strong> between<strong> 14-20 years<\/strong> have up to <strong>50% less testosterone<\/strong> than those who are not overweight. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12]<\/span> Note that having higher weight in older age is not stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not be surprised that people with <strong>higher testosterone levels<\/strong> also have<strong> more muscle.<\/strong> This is partly due to the process for which <strong>adipose tissue<\/strong> is responsible. It produces the<strong> enzyme aromatase,<\/strong> which <strong>converts androgens into estrogens.<\/strong> However, estrogen, via negative<strong> feedback in the hypothalamus<\/strong>, <strong>reduces testosterone production.<\/strong> <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[13] <\/span>So if you think it would be nice to lose some pounds to look better, do the same to boost your testosterone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testosterone and a balanced diet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A balanced diet and healthy weight are related, so it is probably no surprise that<strong> a good lifestyle can affect testosterone.<\/strong> First and foremost, it is important to maintain optimal nutrient intake for the long term. This is because <strong>frequent dieting<\/strong> or<strong> overeating<\/strong> may affect your testosterone levels. Try to focus on <strong>a balanced intake of protein, carbs and fats.<\/strong> &nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[14]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, research in 2009 suggests that <strong>d-aspartic acid (DAA)<\/strong> also helps to increase testosterone synthesis. Foods high in d-aspartic acid include, for example,<strong> legumes and nuts,<\/strong> or products with <a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/premium-omega-3-250-ml-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>. Therefore, if you want to boost your testosterone, you should make sure that<strong> your eating plan contains these foods.<\/strong> <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/strava-pre-testosteron-2-1124x703.jpg\" alt=\"diet for testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-192507\" style=\"width:843px;height:527px\" title=\"diet for testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/strava-pre-testosteron-2-1124x703.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/strava-pre-testosteron-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/strava-pre-testosteron-2-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/strava-pre-testosteron-2-2048x1281.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">To produce testosterone,<\/strong> our glands need <strong>magnesium and zinc,<\/strong> and our <strong>Leydig cells<\/strong> need <strong>cholesterol.<\/strong> Therefore, certain foods such as <strong>cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower<\/strong> can also help you<strong> eliminate estrogens<\/strong> while boosting testosterone. That&#8217;s why, try including them into your eating plan. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[16]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise and testosterone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to maintaining weight and a balanced diet, exercise and <strong>effective types of workout<\/strong> are also important <strong>to increase testosterone levels.<\/strong> According to <strong>research in 2017, physical activity rather than weight loss<\/strong> help testosterone production. However, it is also true that physical activity should be done in moderation since higher levels of exercise may cause low testosterone.<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <span class=\"tadv-color\">[12] [17]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">All types of exercise are beneficial<\/strong>, but for<strong> short-term and long-term<\/strong> increase in testosterone,<strong> strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)<\/strong> are the best. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[14]<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To support testosterone production, you should focus on weight lifting. Therefore, keep the following tips in mind when working out <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[16]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Use compound exercises<\/strong> &#8211; <a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-benefits-because-of-which-you-have-to-make-a-deadlift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">deadlift<\/a>, <a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/squats-the-proper-technique-benefits-and-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"squats (opens in a new tab)\">squats<\/a>, bench press and shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Increase load<\/strong> &#8211; exercising with heavier weights promotes higher testosterone production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Don&#8217;t take each set to failure<\/strong> &#8211; we intentionally use the word \u201ceach\u201d as it&#8217;s okay push yourself to failure, but<strong> only on last set<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cvicenie-zvysuje-testosteron-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Exercise increases testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-192316\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Exercise increases testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cvicenie-zvysuje-testosteron-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cvicenie-zvysuje-testosteron-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cvicenie-zvysuje-testosteron-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cvicenie-zvysuje-testosteron-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testosterone and alcohol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will probably agree that <strong>excessive alcohol consumption<\/strong> is <strong>harmful<\/strong> to the human body<strong> in every aspect.<\/strong> Moreover, alcohol also has a negative effect on testosterone levels, and we are not talking about an insignificant effect. There are <strong>3 glands<\/strong> needed for <strong>testosterone production &#8211; the hypothalamus, the anterior pituitary gland and the testes.<\/strong> Alcohol affects <strong>each of them,<\/strong> which can result in<strong> disruption of testosterone production<\/strong>.<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> [18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2019 study analyzed <strong>the negative impact of alcohol<\/strong> on testosterone levels in men. It presents <strong>the results of a study<\/strong> comparing<strong> chronic alcoholic men with volunteers<\/strong> who had to<strong> drink a pint of whiskey a day<\/strong> (US pint = 473,176 ml, or 0.47 l)<strong> for 30 days.<\/strong> Almost all the alcoholic men had insufficient or low testosterone levels. In the healthy <strong>volunteers,<\/strong> testosterone levels began to <strong>reduce<\/strong> <strong>72 hours after<\/strong> digestion and reached the <strong>same levels as those in alcoholic men after 30 days. <\/strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[18] [19] <\/span>It means&nbsp;that it doesn&#8217;t take years to get into a heath state similar to a hard alcoholic, even a month is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alkohol-znizuje-testosteron-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"alcohol lowers testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-192212\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"alcohol lowers testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alkohol-znizuje-testosteron-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alkohol-znizuje-testosteron-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alkohol-znizuje-testosteron-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alkohol-znizuje-testosteron.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Excessive alcohol consumption also has <strong>an adverse effect in the short term.<\/strong> <strong>One night<\/strong> when you overdo it with alcohol will <strong>reduce your testosterone by up to 40%,<\/strong> which can last for another 1-2 days. The worst case is <strong>chronic alcohol consumption<\/strong> since it can provoke <strong>testicular atrophy (shrinkage)<\/strong>, which may be <strong>irreversible. <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"tadv-color\">[13]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know more about the effects of alcohol on athletes? Learn more in the article &#8211; <a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-alcohol-affect-weight-loss-muscle-regeneration-and-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How does alcohol affect weight loss, muscle regeneration and growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testosterone, stress and cortisol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many call <strong>stress<\/strong> an &#8220;invisible killer&#8221; because its impact on health <strong>is often down-played.<\/strong> Under stress, <strong>the levels of cortisol,<\/strong> a hormone responsible for several processes, such as <strong>metabolism and immunity,<\/strong> increase. Last but not least, high cortisol and stress can<strong> increase appetite,<\/strong> resulting in both<strong> body weight<\/strong> and harmful <strong>body fat<\/strong> increase, which can be reflected in <strong>testosterone levels. <\/strong><span class=\"tadv-color\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12] [14]<\/span> <\/span>Stress and anxiety are a common part of many people&#8217;s lives, but their negative impact is far more complex than many people think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stres-kortizol-a-testosteron-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"stress, cortisol and testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-192251\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"stress, cortisol and testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stres-kortizol-a-testosteron-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stres-kortizol-a-testosteron-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stres-kortizol-a-testosteron-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stres-kortizol-a-testosteron-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testosterone and sleep<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of 8-hour sleep is not just a myth. For most of the population, <strong>7-9 hours of sleep are associated with good health<\/strong>. After a healthy diet, sleep is <strong>the second most important factor <\/strong>for testosterone production. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[13]<\/span> According to one study, as little as<strong> 1 week<\/strong> of restricted sleep can cause<strong> a daily drop in testosterone levels by up to 15%. <\/strong><span class=\"tadv-color\">[12] <\/span>Good <strong>sleep<\/strong> can<strong> not only boost testosterone, but also decrease cortisol,<\/strong> which was mentioned in the previous point. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[16]<\/span> That&#8217;s why it is important to be more active during the day and give the body a rest at night for your hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testosterone Supplements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper testosterone production can be supported <strong>not only by sleep, exercise and a balanced diet,<\/strong> but also by nutritional supplements. Here are some supplements that are helpful <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[20] [21] [22]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-d3-2000-iu-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; contributes to <strong>the regulation of testosterone levels.<\/strong> The body gets it from <strong>sunlight,<\/strong> but you may need to supplement it if you spend <strong>too much time indoors<\/strong>, have <strong>darker skin,<\/strong> or live <strong>far from the equator.<\/strong> Among other things, increasing vitamin D levels can also <strong>promote sperm quality.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/daa-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">DAA<\/strong><\/a><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"> -d-aspartic acid &#8211; <\/strong>this amino acid has a positive effect on testosterone, which, according to scientists, could be caused by<strong> an increase in luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormone.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/zinc-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; testosterone production can also be &#8220;blocked&#8221; by <strong>zinc deficiency.<\/strong> To a greater extent, <strong>athletes<\/strong> can come across this problem because<strong> it is lost through sweat.<\/strong> You can obtain zinc with food, and you can also increase its intake with <strong>nutritional supplements.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/ashwagandha-90-caps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ashwagandha (opens in a new tab)\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Ashwagandha<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a herb known in <strong>traditional Indian medicine<\/strong>, which is primarily an <strong>adaptogen<\/strong>, which helps to deal with <strong>anxiety and stress.<\/strong> Moreover, according to research, Ashwagandha supplementation had increased testosterone by<strong> 10-22%<\/strong> in men, which proves that it also has a positive effect on <strong>testosterone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">DHEA<\/strong> &#8211; this abbreviation represent <strong>the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone,<\/strong> which is produced <strong>in the adrenal glands.<\/strong> According to studies, <strong>50-100 mg of DHEA<\/strong> can <strong>boost<\/strong> testosterone levels by<strong> up to 20%.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/tribulus-terrestris-120tbl-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Tribulus terrestris<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; this herb has been known in <strong>herbal medicine<\/strong> for centuries and its effect on <strong>testosterone levels and sex drive<\/strong> has been confirmed by several <strong>scientific studies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Suplementy-na-podporu-testosteronu-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Testosterone Supplements\" class=\"wp-image-192264\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Testosterone Supplements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Suplementy-na-podporu-testosteronu-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Suplementy-na-podporu-testosteronu-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Suplementy-na-podporu-testosteronu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Suplementy-na-podporu-testosteronu-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Testosterone deficiency has a <strong>whole range of symptoms<\/strong> which you can notice without a doctor. However, if you want to be sure about your level of testosterone, find an expert who will perform tests to verify its exact level. As it was mentioned in the article,<strong> testosterone has a great impact on our body<\/strong> and in addition, its level can drop very quickly. It is not always necessary to undergo treatment to boost it, sometimes <strong>a change in lifestyle<\/strong> and<strong> intake of appropriate nutritional supplements<\/strong> will be enough. We believe that you have learnt everything important about testosterone and its role in the body. Do you want<strong> your friends to know<\/strong> about this important hormone? 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