•Increase muscle mass
•Sharpen memory and concentration
•Increase libido
•Improve energy levels
What is Testosterone?
Testosterone is known as a male hormone, though it is present in both genders. It is produced mainly in the male testicles and female ovaries. Its function in men includes:
• Production of sperm
• Regulation of bone density
• Production of red blood cells
• Sex drive
• Stimulation of muscle strength and mass
• Distribution of fat in the body
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This decline is considered natural and is different from the decline produced by disease, but because of it some men use testosterone replacement therapy in an attempt to reduce the symptoms of aging.
Can Testosterone Therapy Reverse Aging?
To some extent it can help, though it is not a magic elixir. Many of signs and symptoms that men experience are directly linked to lower testosterone levels, but can have other contributing factors. There are also many symptoms that have nothing to do with testosterone. Some things that are affected by it are:
• Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia. This can sometimes be caused by low testosterone levels.
• Sexual function, such as the inability to have an erection, lower sexual appetite and lower fertility.
• Bone, muscle mass and fat distribution can all be affected by testosterone levels as the hormone plays a key function in all these areas. Lower energy levels and even hair loss can result from reduced