Support Men’s Health With Testosterone Zone

AHA Publisher — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:49 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Did you know that serum testosterone levels decline approximately 1-1.6% annually after the age of 30 in men (1, 2)? Did you also know that declining testosterone may affect heart health, brain health, and blood sugars? While some men experience no negative symptoms and are able to maintain healthy levels overall, others deal with many symptoms in mood, sex drive, energy, and more. Alarmingly, the symptoms can go beyond how a men feels. Declining testosterone levels can be a real health concern. Father’s Day is a wonderful time to put the spotlight on the health of the men in our lives. Let’s learn more about declining testosterone and how we can better support mens’ health. Why Men Experience Declining Testosterone First of all, a decline of testosterone is completely natural as a man ages. As stated above, the typical decline is 1-1.6% every year after age 30. In fact, by age 60, most men experience testosterone levels low enough to be diagnosed as hypogonadism in a younger man (3). But there’s something else going on in modern times. Levels of physical work, time outside, diets, medications, and lifestyles have changed significantly over the last 3-4 generations. Factors that may negatively affect male hormones include: Use of certain medications Injury to or infection in the testes Chronic health issues, including abnormal blood sugars, weight gain, autoimmune conditions, and kidney and liver malfunction Disorders that affect the hormones, such as pituitary tumors or high prolactin levels Increased obesity (6) Indoor, sedentary lifestyles Lack of physical activity Environmental pollutants including pesticides Chemical exposure including BPA’s, chemicals in coolants, and antibacterial agents that mimic estrogens (7)Genetic predisposition Advanced age – as life expectancy, increases, testosterone is lower with each year Many of these modern-day issues may partially explain the decline in hormone levels in many men. In fact, the current rate of diagnosable hormone concerns in 45-year-old males is about 40% and climbing. The rate of declining testosterone levels has increased by 170% since 2012 in men over 60 years, and the issue of generational testosterone issues is being seen across the world in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia, among other locations worldwide (4, 5, 6). Signs of Declining Testosterone There are many symptoms of declining testosterone, but they are often difficult to distinguish since many of them are similar and associated with normal aging. Signs that testosterone is declining include (7): Mood changes and decreased libido Diminished erectile quality, particularly at night Reduced cognitive function Decreased muscle strength Decreased body hair and skin changes Fatigue Decreased bone mass and bone mineral density An increase in abdominal fat mass Declining testosterone can also a health concern. It is associated with higher mortality and chronic conditions such as depressed moods, heart issues, metabolism problems, high blood sugars, and more. Unfortunately, treating conditions with medication, and even the diseases themselves, can also cause low testosterone…a vicious cycle (8). Importance of Testosterone Testosterone is very important in both men and women. It’s the primary male sex hormone, and it is produced by the testicles in men. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland control its production, including how much and when. Testosterone is responsible for male sexual characteristic development. Moreover, testosterone levels have a direct affect on a man’s sex drive, fat distribution, bone mass, muscle size, strength, sperm count and development of mature sperm, and red blood cell production. Women also produce testosterone, but in smaller amounts than men. In females, testosterone also contributes to sex drive, bone density, and muscle strength, and having too little or too much can be an issue (9). Testosterone is a vital component of whole body health and well-being. Declining Testosterone, Heart Health, and Brain Health Beyond the function mentioned above, declining levels of testosterone can also affect heart health, blood sugars, and brain health (10). Here’s how: Cardiovascular Health: In men, declining testosterone may increase men’s risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Men with lower levels and existing heart health issues experience poorer prognosis and increased mortality. In fact, studies have reported a reduced heart health risk when testosterone levels are higher (11). Blood Sugar Health: Interestingly, levels of both total and free testosterone are significantly lower in men with altered blood sugars (12). In fact, many studies (animal, epidemiological, and human trials) have found a strong association between declining testosterone and signs of unhealthy blood sugars (13). Testosterone levels in men seem to affect glucose in the blood and unhealthy body weight. Brain Function: Many animal and cellular models have demonstrated a variety of neuroprotective effects of testosterone. These neuroprotective effects include healthy cognitive performance and synaptic plasticity (14), improved synapse density (15), healthy cerebral blood flow and glucose metabolism in specific brain regions (16), and more (17). Inversely, in both rodents and humans, testosterone depletion may reduce cognitive performance while improvements have been seen with treatment (18). Testosterone Levels play a huge role in mens’ health! All-Natural Supplement for Declining Testosterone: Testosterone Zone Thankfully, there is a Keto Zone® formulation that support mens’ health and testosterone levels: Keto Zone® Testosterone Zone. Testosterone Zone’s primary active ingredient is Testofen. It is a potent aid for men’s health. Testofen is a specialized fenugreek seed extract. It has been found to support men’s health, encourage healthy testosterone levels when testosterone is low, and even promote health and sexual function in healthy aging males. In fact, in one landmark study, researchers found Testofen safe and effective in reducing low testosterone symptoms and supporting testosterone levels (19). Other studies also support Testofen’s efficacy (20). Keto Zone® Testosterone Zone Is All-Natural and Specially Formulated for Men’s Health Just as Keto Zone® Hormone Zone supports women’s hormones for balanced levels, Testosterone Zone is mens’ answer for healthy testosterone levels – support mens’ health this Father’s Day! Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone® Testosterone Zone is formulated with all-natural, potent ingredients in addition to Testofen. Together, they support men’s overall health and hormone levels. Bottom Line Let’s put a spotlight on the men in our life and support their health this Father’s Day. Declining testosterone can be a real issue for many men. It affects many health aspects from mood to sex drive to heart and brain health. Thankfully, Dr. Colbert has a new answer with Keto Zone® Testosterone Zone. It’s safe, effective, and an all-natural formulation designed to support men’s health and testosterone balance. To read the original article click here.

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In Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic, a Crashing Wave of Neuropsychiatric Problems?

AHA Publisher — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:00:49 +0000

University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Past pandemics suggest some of those exposed to novel coronavirus could face heightened risk for a range of brain diseases and disorders, from depression and psychosis to immune complications of the central nervous system. In an article posted online April 13, 2020 in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, a trio of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggest that in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a host of neuropsychiatric challenges may remain — or emerge — for those recovering from COVID-19 infections. “Past pandemics have demonstrated that diverse types of neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as encephalopathy, mood changes, psychosis, neuromuscular dysfunction or demyelinating processes, may accompany acute viral infection, or may follow infection by weeks, months, or longer in recovered patients,” the authors warn. “Our article seeks to bring the medical community’s attention to the need for monitoring and investigations to mitigate such outcomes, not to cause panic among individuals whose lives are already greatly affected by this pandemic.” Encephalopathy is a broad term for any insult that alters brain function or structure, and therefore one’s mental status. Demyelination is loss of the protective myelin sheathing of nerve cells, resulting in neurological problems. “COVID-19 is a significant psychological stressor, both for individuals and communities,” said senior author Suzi Hong, PhD, associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine and Public Health at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “There are fears of illness, death and uncertainty of the future. This pandemic is a potential source of direct and vicarious traumatization for everyone.” But less attention, wrote Hong and co-authors Emily Troyer, MD, and Jordan Kohn, PhD, has been focused on the impact the virus itself may have on the human central nervous system (CNS) and related neuropsychiatric outcomes. The authors noted that studies of past respiratory viral pandemics indicate diverse types of neuropsychiatric symptoms can arise, including increased incidence of insomnia, anxiety, depression, mania, suicidality, and delirium, which followed influenza pandemics in the 18th and 19th centuries. “Encephalitis lethargica is an inflammatory disorder of the CNS marked by hypersomnolence (abnormal sleepiness), psychosis, catatonia, and Parkinsonism. Incidence increased around the time of the 1918 pandemic,” said the authors. During more recent viral outbreaks, such as SARS-CoV-1 in 2003, H1N1 in 2009, and MERS-CoV in 2012, there were subsequent reports of higher rates of narcolepsy, seizures, encephalitis (brain inflammation), Guillain-Barre syndrome and other neuromuscular and demyelinating conditions. “Reports are already surfacing of acute CNS-associated symptoms in individuals affected by COVID-19,” said Hong, including greater stroke incidence in severely infected patients in Wuhan, China, along with delirium and loss of smell and taste senses. (A survey of UC San Diego Health patients treated for COVID-19, published April 12, 2020 issue of International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, described the first empirical findings strongly associating sensory loss with COVID-19. The loss was temporary, said the authors, with taste and smell returning within two to four weeks of infection.) Hong, Troyer and Kohn say the neuropsychiatric consequences of the current novel coronavirus pandemic are not yet known, but likely will be significant and last for years. They said emerging evidence suggests the biomedical community should begin monitoring for symptoms of neuropsychiatric conditions and the neuroimmune status of persons exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. “We will need to do this at different points in their lives, for years to come, to fully appreciate this pandemic’s effects on neuropsychiatric outcomes for differing age groups, and how to better prepare for pandemics to come,” Hong said. To read the original article click here.

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In Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic, a Crashing Wave of Neuropsychiatric Problems?