What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is the principle hormone in a group of hormones called androgens. Testosterone is notorious for its role in sexual function, in addition to helping build muscle mass, maintain bone density and regulate hair growth. It is derived from cholesterol (like all the sex hormones) and its immediate precursor is DHEA.

Symptoms of low testosterone include:

• Low sex drive
• Inability to build and maintain muscle mass
• Weight gain
• Hair loss
• Breast enlargement (in men)
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Mood Swings
• Hot flashes and night sweats

What does Testosterone do?

• Improve bone density
• Build lean muscle mass
• Lose weight
• Jumpstart your sex drive
• Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
• Improve memory and cognitive function

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone Replacement Therapy improves the quality of life and health of men who have symptoms and lab results of low testosterone. Prevention of almost all age-related diseases can be improved with testosterone, diseases such as heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis, fractures, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, obesity, dementia, depression, and COPD. Improvement in cholesterol, triglycerides, anemia, blood pressure, BMI, weight, penis size, sexual potency, memory and test taking ability have been proven in clinical studies. Almost all the symptoms and diseases that come with growing old can improve with testosterone therapy. Almost every symptom of growing old is a sign of low testosterone; flabby belly, decreased muscle tone, older-looking, dry thin skin, wrinkles and depressed attitude.

Testosterone replacement therapy administered intramuscular is most bio-identical to the body. Testosterone shots should be every 7-14 days with smallest dose to relieve symptoms of low T and elevate blood tests to the above average range. Ways to optimize testosterone therapy is to eat a diet high in protein; lean meat, fish, eggs, protein shakes. Avoid refined carbohydrates such as flour, sugar, white rice therefore no bread (whole wheat included), bagel, cookies, tortilla, donuts, crackers, noodles, pasta, and most cereals. No sugar; pop, sweets and candy. No milk, good aged cheese ok. Further avoid alcohol, smoking, and drugs.

Testosterone is a drug with the potential for abuse and should be managed by a physician that is well read on the subject. If you think that your testosterone levels might be low, hormone testing is available to help determine where you stand. The highly trained physician at Optima Anti-Aging has helped men balance testosterone levels, using a combination of bio-identical hormone therapy, stress reduction techniques, dietary supplementation and personalized nutrition and fitness regimens. Based on the results of state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, Optima Anti-Aging physician individually tailors a wellness program, specifically designed to meet your particular needs.