| In men, testosterone is produced by the specialized cells in the testicles
called Leydig cells. As these cells erode with advancing age, testosterone
production tends to fall significantly. Yet because this decline often
happens gradually over a long time, testosterone deficiency often
remains undiagnosed in many men. Common clinical signs can include
depression, loss of energy, low sex drive, and weight gain.
Significantly, as levels of this important anabolic
hormone wane in men, blood sugar control mechanisms may become disturbed.
For men, less testosterone generally mean less lean muscle mass
and increased tendency to accumulate fat in the abdominal regions.
This tends to increase the waist-hip ratio, an important risk factor
for type-2 diabetes and its related complications, such as heart
disease.
In addition to unfavorably influencing body mass
status in men, testosterone deficiency may play a more direct role
in type-2 diabetes. One researcher has suggested that testosterone
decline may be the "primary event" initiating the synergistic
process of metabolic dysglycemia and heart disease in aging men.1
Low testosterone levels in men may also help trigger
other closely related metabolic imbalances, such as high cholesterol,
high insulin, high blood pressure, and increased tendency for blood
to clot.2
An important tool to ensure healthy aging in men,
the Male
Hormone Profile measures circadian activity of the free
fraction of testosterone by analyzing 4 saliva samples collected
at specific times over a 24-hour period. This provides the clinical
groundwork for safe, focused interventions to promote optimal levels
of this powerful anabolic hormone.Call
to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed
and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification
and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing
this disorder.
For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 or 818 707-3126.
Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L.Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20
years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and
providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal
itself if given the proper nutrients.
All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your
own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your
blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the
kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed
to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy!
All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.
References
1 Tibblin G, Adlerberth A, Lindstedt G, Bjorntorp P. The pituitary-gonadal
axis and health in elderly men: a study of men born in 1913. Diabetes
1996;45:1605-1609.
2 English KM, Steeds R, TH Jones, Channer KS. Testosterone
and coronary heart disease: is there a link? QJM 1997;90:787-791.
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