Testosterone can boost energy, muscle mass, and libido, but long-term use may be causing your body to "degenerate."
Testosterone is considered a symbol of male charm and vitality, and can boost energy, muscle strength and libido. It is also often regarded as a secret weapon against aging.
However, Dr. Berg points out that testosterone supplements are not without their costs; ignoring their effects could cause the body's natural mechanisms to gradually "shut down."
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How does testosterone function in the body?
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the brain send signals to stimulate the testes to produce testosterone.
However, once you ingest testosterone from external sources, this signal is "turned off," causing the testes to stop producing and enter a dormant state.
Such production stoppages can sometimes become prolonged or difficult to resume.
Potential side effects of taking testosterone
Dr. Berger points out that the following are the most common negative effects:
- worsening of sleep apnea
- Mood swings, irritability, dizziness
- Acne and increased skin oil
- Increased risk of heart disease and thickened blood
- Decreased sperm count, infertility
- Testicular atrophy and erectile dysfunction
Long-term external testosterone supplementation may weaken the body's receptor response to testosterone, causing natural testosterone to gradually "lose its effectiveness".
Why are testosterone levels low?
Dr. Berger listed several reasons:
- Insulin resistance : Long-term high blood sugar can affect hormone balance.
- Zinc deficiency : Zinc is an important mineral for the production of testosterone, and a deficiency can reduce reproductive function.
- Protein deficiency : A lack of amino acids can reduce hormone production.
- A low-fat diet or taking cholesterol-lowering medication : because cholesterol is the raw material for testosterone production.
- Excessive soybean intake, vitamin A and D deficiency , poor liver function, obesity, and insomnia are also common contributing factors.
Natural ways to increase testosterone
Dr. Berg suggests that instead of relying on external supplements, we should start with our daily lives:
- Weight training : Increases testosterone production.
- Supplement with zinc and vitamin D : Eat more red meat, seafood, and liver.
- Consume enough healthy fats : from sources such as meat and butter.
- Maintain good sleep : Both deep and REM sleep can promote testosterone secretion.
- Weight loss and blood sugar control : Reducing body fat can decrease the chance of testosterone being converted into estrogen.
- Supplementing with DHEA helps support the adrenal glands in producing more hormone precursors.
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Conclusion: Balance is better than supplementation; more testosterone is not necessarily better.
Adequate levels of testosterone can keep the body strong and energetic, but over-reliance on exogenous supplements may gradually shut down your natural hormone system.
To maintain healthy male hormones, the key to long-term health lies in diet, exercise, and sleep.
YouTube source: https://youtu.be/32VUkOyh7vE
YouTube Column: Dr. Berg's Chinese Health Knowledge
