About Low Testerone

As we age, testosterone levels decrease. Symptoms that have long been considered a natural part of aging can now be controlled by adjusting low testosterone and hormone levels. Combined with certain lifestyle changes, these adjustments can help maintain youthful vigor and quality of life.

Low Energy

• Fatigue is a common symptom of low testosterone. Workout recovery times are longer and regular activities become more difficult.

Less Lean Muscle

• Every decade after age 20, men lose about 10 percent of their muscle mass. This loss parallels lowering testosterone levels.

Weight Gain

• Muscles burn fat. Reduced muscle mass reduces the body's ability to burn fat and calories, causing weight gain.

Belly Fat

• Low testosterone levels cause fat to accumulate around the mid-section. Added weight increases fatigue, further inhibiting weight loss.

Osteoporosis

• Bone mass begins to decrease as the body ages. People with low testosterone levels are at an increased risk for bone fractures and breaks.

Cholesterol and Triglycerides

• Healthy testosterone levels lead to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These lower levels help reduce arterial plaque, a leading cause of heart attacks.