When one speaks of low testosterone levels, it is important to understand that unless you are suffering from organ failure, glandular damage or some disease, the amount of testosterone you produce is almost always sufficient. What does happen however is the different portions of testosterone assigned to different duties or functions in your body may vary and the internal balance get disrupted. Under normal circumstances, a large portion of testosterone produced is bound to a protein known as Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). Another amount is converted into estrogen that is necessary for the proper regulation of the hormone production cycle. Finally, there are small amounts of testosterone left that are either converted into DHT (DiHydroTestosterone) or left free in the body. This free amount of testosterone is responsible for the secondary sex characteristics in men as well as for muscle growth and well-being.
This precarious balance of testosterone can be disrupted due to a variety of causes. Factors such as pollutants and chemicals in the environment can imitate estrogen and affect the production of hormones in the body. Some men may be more affected by such exposure than others and this can lead to a number of different symptoms attributed to ‘low testosterone’ levels. Age also causes the amount of free testosterone in the body to diminish and change into DHT. This leads to problems such as baldness, prostate problems and increased amount of fat in the body.
If you have been diagnosed with low testosterone or notice any of these symptoms, there are some natural cures you can try to help remedy the imbalance. These include:
- Have more Sex: Sexual intercourse increases testosterone levels naturally and improves your libido as well.
- Weight Training: Resistance training that causes muscles to burn produces lactic acid in the tissue. Lactic acid in turn directly affects the testicles to produce more testosterone. However, overtraining and exhaustion can have the opposite effect, so be careful not to overdo it.
- Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as Stinging Nettle, Chrysin, Saw Palmetto, Ginseng, and DHEA naturally interfere with the conversion of free testosterone into DHT. Before beginning any herbal routine however, always check with your doctor as some herbs may interact with other medication.
- Dietary Changes: Eating foods that are high in zinc and vitamin D may help treat symptoms of low testosterone. To do this you should increase your intake of seafood such as canned sardines, salmon, oysters, and crab. Additionally you can boost your zinc levels with beef, pork, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Special grains and cereals fortified with vitamin D may also help increase your vitamin D levels.
This precarious balance of testosterone can be disrupted due to a variety of causes. Factors such as pollutants and chemicals in the environment can imitate estrogen and affect the production of hormones in the body.This precarious balance of testosterone can be disrupted due to a variety of causes. Factors such as pollutants and chemicals in the environment can imitate estrogen and affect the production of hormones in the body.
answered by A S