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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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♦These statements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. |
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YourMenopauseType.com, Inc. |
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