Summary: ----------------------------<br> ♦ All About Testosterone ♦<br> ----------------------------<br> <br> Coach Scott Abel discusses testosterone, how it relates to your fitness goals and health, and some of the myths that surround it.<br> <br> <br> ♦ Facts about the master hormone Testosterone ♦<br> <br> Although testosterone is known to be a male hormone (as a sexual hormone), it is also present and has the same important functions and effects on women.<br> <br> Testosterone is not just the sex hormone as is widely known, but is also involved in various lesser-known biological functions that affect the body physically, mentally, and somatically. In its natural form, it helps protect/prevent/reduce illness and deterioration in major organs like heart and brain, and strengthens other structures like muscles and bones.<br> <br> HRT (Hormone Replacement Treatment) has shown to influence components of functional memory and often provides a better recovery rate. It aids the mood by reducing/preventing anxiety, depression, and excessive emotionality. Right amounts contribute to positive mood and disposition.<br> <br> Middle-aged people just over their 40’s tend to show signs of low T, which affects the quality of life: “not great, not bad… just flat” as Scott points out. They often come barely noticeable as energy levels are affected, as well as virility and vitality.<br> <br> A Quote from Doctor Morgentaler: “Sooner or later men will develop deficiency of testosterone because the tissues and feedback loops just get weaker or wear away. […] Low T is underecognized and undertreated… there’s no good reason to deprive men of a treatment that can help them regain their mojo.”<br> <br> According to Scott, you’re not going to be young again, but you’re going to be youthful. Low T is a part of aging, but that doesn’t mean that it should be accepted and not treated. Your quality of life can overall improve with a simple and mostly effective treatment.<br> <br> Find a good professional to check your levels of testosterone. You can ask for a referral to get to the right doctor. Let them know that you know, and be your own advocate.<br> <br> --------------------------<br> ♦ LINKS & RESOURCES ♦<br> --------------------------<br> <br> Abraham Morgentaler M.D. Books<br> <br> Testosterone for Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health<br> https://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Life-Recharge-Vitality-Overall/dp/0071494804<br> <br> The Truth About Men and Sex<br> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-About-Morgentaler-Abraham-M-D/dp/1250042607<br> <br> Scott’s Books:<br> <br> Physique After 50<br> https://scottabelfitness.com/ebooks/physique-after-50/<br> <br> The Aging Proposition<br> https://scottabelfitness.com/ebooks/the-aging-proposition/<br> <br> Understanding Metabolism<br> https://scottabelfitness.com/ebooks/understanding-metabolism/<br> <br> Follow Coach Scott Abel:<br> <br> Main Website<br> https://scottabelfitness.com/<br> <br> Facebook<br> https://www.facebook.com/CoachScottAbel/<br> <br> YouTube<br> https://www.youtube.com/user/scottabelcoaching<br> <br> The Cycle Diet Program<br> http://thecycle.diet/<br>
