Testosterone is a hormone which secreted from the testicles, basically from the leydings cells in the testies.
Production starts from the time when you are in the womb and when you have been given male gender.
Its one of the most important hormones for the well and healthy living of males, it has various functions.
ROLE OF TESTETERONE IN YOUR BODY.
Most of us think that testosterone is only related to sexual functions, which is partly true, though it has a role in sexual activity; its other functions we hardly know.
1. Sexual Wellbeing
It is required for the proper and adequate development of the male genital organs. In the early phase of life, it is sort of in a dormant stage. As your age increases and you reach puberty, there is a spike in levels of testosterone, which leads to the development of penile length and girth. It also helps in the development of male characters like beards, deepening of voice, growth in muscle mass, and, over all, masculine characteristics of the male body.
2. Heart health
Though you may like how testosterone is related to heart health, it helps to keep the heart healthy. It reduces the risk of a heart attack.
3. Good mood
Your mood partly depends on the levels of testosterone. It acts with the other brain hormones to elevate the mood, though directly it is not acting on your brain.
4. Muscle mass and bone health
Testosterone is required to maintain proper muscle mass as per age and to maintain good bone density.
Signs of testosterone deficiency
Normal levels of Testosterone in your body vary from 200 to 800 units; values less than 200 are taken as deficient.
Signs that may suggest your test levels are declining or low are
Loss of libido. Libido means the feeling of having sex, you will not feel kike having sex or you will lose interest in the sexual activity.
Feeling low and lacking energy
Mood swings: You may feel low in your mood, have an episode of depression, or feel frustrated or more anxious.
An increased risk of heart attack or blood pressure-related issues may occur in the form of hypertension.
Causes of low testosterone
There are various cause for the decreased levels of it
1. Age-related declines in hormonal levels will happen as age increases.
2. Excessive alcohol and smoking, It will lead to a decrease in testosterone
levels.
3.liver diseases
4.The main failure of the testis to produce adequate amounts of testosterone can be the inability to produce the hormone from birth due to a lack of leyding cells.
5. secondary cause, like when there is a decrease in hormones released from the brain, which will stimulate the testis to produce the testosterone.
Underlying causes such as cancer, trauma, or diabetes can also lead to low levels of it. you can go through the same article like
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How to increase testosterone levels ?
Control your drinking and smoking.
Limit your drinks to 1-2 pegs. Avoid smoking, and try to limit cigarettes to 1-2 per day.
Exercise daily
You should exercise on a daily basis, at least for 30 minutes. You should include examples like running, swimming, etc.
Foods and eating habits
Include foods like vegetables, beans, almonds, dates, eggs, chicken, and red meat, which contain antioxidants and immune boosters.