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Andropause By Joseph J Collins,
RN, ND |
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A
Protocol to Improve and Maintain Testosterone Function |
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Andropause is a condition that all men will
experience to some degree as they age. Though similar to menopause in that
both involve some drop of hormone levels, men do not have a specific event
that tells them andropause is arriving. While women have the cessation of
menstrual cycles, hot flashes and other symptoms that occur quickly, men have
vague signs and symptoms that slowly encroach on the quality of their lives
and slowly that draw their attention to the changes taking place. Between the ages of 40 and 55 men will
start to experience a drop in the level of bioavailable testosterone. This is
due in part to the drop of total testosterone levels, and in part due to the
cells of the body no longer “listening” to the testosterone signal – due to
decreased receptor function. |
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Andropause is
therefore a condition of decreased testosterone levels and decreased testosterone
function. Physical symptoms associated with low testosterone function
include; decline in sexual activity, poor or no erections, loss of muscle
mass and strength, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, chest pain,
insulin resistance (with increased risk of diabetes), loss of bone mass that
can lead to osteoporosis, fatigue and loss of energy, reduction in body hair
and skin thickness, development of hair in ears and nose, increase in upper
and central body fat, increase in heart and artery disease, problems with
circulation and sleep disturbances. Mental and emotional symptoms include
decreased intellectual ability, trouble with memory, decreased interest in
sex, difficulty focusing attention, depression, anxiety, agitation,
irritability and a decreased sense of well-being. |
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Benefits of Improving Testosterone Function |
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Improve mood and sense of well-being |
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Increased muscle mass and muscle strength |
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Increased mental and physical energy |
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Decreased risk of heart disease |
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Decreased anger, irritability, nervousness |
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Decreased risk of osteoporosis |
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Decreased depression, sadness, tiredness |
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Decreased risk of insulin resistance |
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Improved quality of sleep |
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Decreased risk of diabetes |
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Improved libido and sexual performance |
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Improved attitude, self esteem, confidence |
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Increased sperm count |
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Increased energy & physical activities |
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An increase in lean body mass |
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Improved body composition |
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A decline in body fat mass |
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Improvement
in visual-spatial skills |
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Effects of improved testosterone function
are usually noted within 3 to 6 weeks after beginning program to improve
testosterone function, including healthy
lifestyle choices such as optimal diet, regular exercise,
stress-management and the reduced tobacco and alcohol use. |
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Foundational
Interventions: |
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Ultra Preventive® X V-Cap - Vitamins and
minerals are cofactors required for every biochemical process in the human
body, including the production of testosterone. |
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Opti DHA - The essential fatty
acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps
maintain ideal cell membrane fluidity allowing optimal transport of molecules
across the membrane, which is critical for the function of hormones such as
testosterone. |
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Primary
Endocrine Formulations : |
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Decreased Testosterone Function: With decreased testosterone function there
may be decreased sexual activity, decreased muscle mass, increased fatigue, reduced
body hair, increased upper and central body fat, hair on ears and nose,
circulation problems, sleep disturbances, memory problems, decreased interest
in sex, depression, anxiety, agitation, irritability and a decreased sense of
well-being |
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Testo-Gain™ improves testosterone function in men, has
a significant affect on libido, including desire, arousal, response, orgasm
& satiety, including herbals which increase nitric oxide synthase,
interact directly with androgen receptors, and enhance dopamine and GABA
function – all important for optimal sexual function. |
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Secondary
Endocrine Formulations: |
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Thyro-Mend™ if there
are signs and symptoms of decreased
thyroid function, use this synergistic formulation to promote optimal
function of thyroid hormones by maintaining the health of thyroid hormone
producing tissues and by supporting the healthy function of tissues that
respond to thyroid hormones. |
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Glucobrium if there is excessive body weight and increased risk
for decreased blood glucose function, use this synergistic formulation to
mimic and potentiate the actions of insulin and support healthy blood glucose
function. |
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When to Consider Hormone Precursors
& Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy |
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Hormone
precursors such DHEA 5 MG and 7-KETO may be used to
support hormone production pathways that create testosterone. They have mild
hormone actions in and of themselves, and do not have the same risks that are
associated with Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT). Bioidentical
Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), should be considered only when restoration
of normal function is not possible. |
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Also
Review: |
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♦These statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. |
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YourMenopauseType.com, Inc. |
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