Testosterone is the most important sex hormone in the
male body, and it plays a key role in keeping men physically and psychologically
healthy. Testosterone is involved in numerous roles including:
As men age, two things may happen with respect to
testosterone: (1) the male ability to produce testosterone declines, and (2)
blood levels of free testosterone decline, making less testosterone available to
tissues, such as muscles. If testosterone levels fall below normal, symptoms
such as reduced lean body mass, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased
bone density, depression and fatigue can occur. Men may experience irritability,
inability to concentrate and depression.
If left untreated, low
testosterone could significantly decrease quality of life and cause additional
medical complications. Subnormal Testosterone levels can also adversely affect
relationships; ability and desire to participate in normal activities (both
sexual and social) due to depression and fatigue; and low self esteem due to a
decrease in masculine characteristics, such as lean body mass, increased breast
size and less facial or body hair.
In
the book
Super T, the author, Dr. Karlis Ullis, discusses his
successes as a medical professional using prohormones to treat his patients. Dr.
Ullis says, I have prescribed testosterone for years as part of an overall
regimen for both [sic] better sex, a better body, and more energy. The results
have been dramatic. I have seen the lives of patients changed. Couples have had
their sex lives restored. Baby boomers have delayed retirement because of their
new burst of energy and confidence.
Some 74 million baby boomers men
and women experience some degree of androgen deficiency on a daily basis. The
result is an increase in fat tissue, depressed mood, increased total
cholesterol, and loss of sexual desire. Today, almost everyone who wishes to add
a few pounds of muscle to enhance physical and mental well-being can take
advantage of the new generation of T-boosters.
