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New study shows that HGH therapy may improve body composition and cardiovascular risk profile in women.

HGH Injections and Women. Giving low doses of HGH via injection to otherwise healthy obese women may improve their body composition and cardiovascular risk profile, researchers presented at ENDO 2011, the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society recently concluded in Boston. In addition to decreases in adipose tissue, the women also had significant declines in several markers of heart disease including highly sensitive C-reactive protein Apo lipoprotein B and tissue plasminogen activator.

Growth Hormone Deficiency. Miriam Bredella, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, reported during the oral session at the Endocrine Society meeting that HGH therapy "has beneficial effects on body composition and cardiovascular risk markers". Growth hormone deficiency is associated with abnormalities in body composition (including increased fat and reduced lean body mass) as well as elevated cardiovascular risk markers such as C-reactive protein carotid intima-media thickness, and higher LDL cholesterol.

Low Levels of Growth Hormone and Body Fat. Visceral adiposity (adipose body fat) is similarly associated with increased cardiovascular risk, as well as decreased growth hormone secretion. Low levels of growth hormone in obesity have also been tied to increased cardiovascular risk markers, the researchers said. To determine whether giving a low dose HGH in otherwise healthy but viscerally obese women can improve body composition and cardiovascular risk markers, Dr. Bredella and colleagues enrolled 79 obese, premenopausal women ages 21 to 41 in a six-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

HGH and IGF-1 measures. The main outcome measures were changes in body composition (assessed by visceral adipose tissue scans) and cardiovascular risk markers. Patients were started on an HGH dose of 4 mcg/kg a day and adjusted as needed to a mean dose of 1.7 mg/day by the end of the study. To measure effectiveness of growth hormone therapy, the researchers measured levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which increased over baseline for treated patients.

Fatty Tissue & C-reactive Protein Reduction. With regard to adiposity, those on therapy had significantly better improvements than those on placebo. They had increases in total lean mass and muscle area as well as declines in trunk-to-extremity fat ratio. Both subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue in the abdomen fell significantly in the treated group compared with those on placebo. Dr. Bredella said increases in IGF-1 were associated with drops in visceral adipose tissue, suggesting that "patients with the greatest increases in IGF also had the greatest decreases in adiposity."

With regard to cardiovascular risk markers, treated patients had significant declines in C-reactive protein levels and tissue plasminogen activator compared with placebo. The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers reported no conflicts of interest.

Primary source: The Endocrine Society. Source reference: Bredella MA, et al "Effects of GH on body composition and cardiovascular risk markers in women with visceral adiposity: A 6-month randomized, double-blind placebo controlled trial" ENDO 2011; Abstract OR27-5.

AAG Health Featured Hormone Therapy Article - October 2011

This week marks the first-ever Andropause Awareness Week in Britain. What's more, new research shows that there is a safe cure for male menopause, otherwise known as Andropause - TRT or testosterone replacement therapy.

For years it was believed that testosterone caused prostate cancer, and as a result it was rarely prescribed by a local health care practitioner. But the new research involving 1500 men from the Institute of Urology, at University College Hospital, London found that contrary to belief, testosterone administered through a medically supervised replacement therapy is safe and may actually improve conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, obesity, and osteoporosis.

So for the 2 million men in Britain who have the condition, and for the estimated 8 million men here in the US, there is new hope for what is being labeled testosterone deficiency syndrome to distinguish it from its female counterpart.

"It is extremely gratifying to know we can finally remove one of the obstacles that have seemingly prevented he medical profession from treating this common hormonal disturbance in men, which can wreck their lives, loves and health,&quote; Paul Pennington, of the UK based Andropause Society, told the British press.

Male menopause is very real, and for many men, and their partners, it's a relief that there is a seemingly simple and safe option. Apparently, the belief linking testosterone to cancer was done on very limited studies in the 1940s, but that has colored treatment ever since.

Testosterone in Elderly Men

Elderly men with naturally higher levels of testosterone may be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those men with lower levels of the hormone, according to a new study. Low Testosterone Levels can cause cardiovascular health problems.

Testosterone, sleep and sexual health. When it comes to sleep, testosterone may be the somewhat forgotten hormone. We know a great deal about the importance of testosterone as the male sex hormone, its role in the body and the effects of testosterone deficits, particularly for men.

Battle of the bulge may mean hormone deficiency. Overeating may not be the only cause of obesity. Researchers are reporting a link between the metabolism-stimulating hormone orexin and the calorie-burning ability of brown fat in mice - a finding that they believe could hold true for humans.

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Testosterone therapy 'improves memory'. Post-menopausal women who underwent testosterone therapy exhibited improved memory. - Healthcare News 07/06/2011

Testosterone therapy 'improves memory'

Post-menopausal women who underwent testosterone therapy exhibited improved memory, research has shown.

Testosterone therapy improves memory in post-menopausal women and could potentially be used to fight dementia, according to new findings.

Research to be presented at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston revealed that post-menopausal women treated with a testosterone spray for six months showed improved memory.

Two groups of older women were given computerized tests to measure cognitive function, and one group then received testosterone spray on their skin which returned levels of the hormone in their blood to that of women of child-bearing age.

After 26 weeks of this Testosterone Treatment, the group who underwent no treatment showed no significant differences in cognition, whereas those who received the testosterone spray exhibited improvements in verbal learning and memory.

Lead investigator Sonia Davison commented: "This is exciting in that the testosterone-treated women were all healthy, with no cognitive impairment, and there was a definite treatment effect of the testosterone spray,"

"Testosterone may play a protective role against dementia."

This comes after Nancy Morse, senior scientific officer at Efamol, specialists in essential fatty acids, said that people can boost their brain function by consuming fish oil components.

Healthcare News 07/06/2011

LACK OF SLEEP CAN KILL YOUR SEX DRIVE

Lack of sleep kills sex drive. A study from the University of Chicago suggests that men who don't routinely grab quality shut-eye have less of a desire to do other things in the bedroom.

Sleep Loss May Lower Testosterone

June 3, 2011 -- Cutting back on sleep even for a little while may have a dramatic effect on men's testosterone levels.

A preliminary new study shows a week of sleep loss lowered testosterone levels by up to 15% in group of healthy young men.

Researchers say low testosterone levels can negatively affec affect men's health in a variety of ways, in addition to affecting sexual behavior. For example, very low testosterone levels or testosterone deficiency is associated with low energy, reduced libido, poor concentration, and fatigue.

Testosterone is also critical to building muscle mass and strength and bone density. Testosterone levels naturally decline in men aged 40 and over by about 1% to 2% per year.

Cutting Back on Sleep Lowers Testosterone Levels in Young Men, Study Findings by J. Warner 

Sleep Affects Testosterone Levels

In the study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers compared testosterone levels in a group of 10 healthy young men after a week of normal sleep and a week of sleep loss.

In the first week, the participants slept eight hours each night at home. Then they had three nights of 10-hour sleep and eight nights of 5-hour sleep in a sleep laboratory.

The results showed that testosterone levels decreased by 10%-15% after the week of sleep loss compared with their rested states. This decrease in testosterone levels was also associated with a loss of vigor among the participants.

Researchers say about 15% of adult workers in the U.S. get five hours or less of sleep per night, and this study suggests this kind of prolonged sleep loss could have a negative consequence on testosterone and men's well-being.

Stress and the stress hormone cortisol blocks effects of testosterone. A new psychology research triggered by The University of Texas at Austin claims that elevated levels of cortisol plays a crucial role in blocking testosterone's influence on competition and domination.

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LOW TESTOSTERONE ARTICLE - Low testosterone, also known as low T, affects an estimated 13 million men in the U.S. Symptoms of low testosterone in men include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, weakened bones, increased body fat, fatigue and more. Low T is more common than most people think, but thanks to increased public awareness and health care providers who are willing to treat patients, many men are receiving treatment and experiencing a variety of health benefits and quality of life improvements.

Low T and Health Problems. Recent medical studies continue to show that low T can cause a range of health problems. Men over the age of 45 with common health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood pressure are twice as likely as other men in their age group to have low testosterone levels. Men with high cholesterol, prostate disease and asthma are also likely to have low testosterone than healthy men. What other health problems can low T have the potential to cause? See below. Low T can make you fat: Previous studies have shown a well-established relationship between testosterone and body fat composition. For example, men with low testosterone levels are characterized by a high body fat percentage and as men age, serum testosterone concentrations decrease and the percentage of body mass that is fat increases.

Testosterone, Burning Fat & Building Muscle In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Canadian and American endocrinologists discovered that the more testosterone you give men, the more fat they lose. The higher the dose, the more lean body mass the test subjects built up. Low T can cause depression: Men with low testosterone are more likely to be depressed, health professional have found, and many recommend that those with low levels be treated with testosterone injections, transdermal creams or testosterone gels. An Australian study of men over the age of 60 revealed those with the lowest testosterone levels are three time more likely to suffer depression, fatigue and insomnia than those with the highest levels.

Testosterone Replacement, Stress and Heart Disease. Lead author Osvaldo Almeida MD, PhD notes that "Men who fail to respond to standard antidepressant therapy may benefit from testosterone replacement." Low T may increase heart death risk: Low testosterone levels seem to be linked to a heightened risk of premature death from heart disease. A mans increasing risk for heart disease with aging parallels the decline in testosterone. Several studies have connected lower testosterone blood levels with greater likelihood of heart attack. An 11,000-participant European study (EPIC Norfolk), for instance, showed that the men with the highest testosterone levels (natural, without supplementation) had 40% fewer deaths from heart attack and cancer.

Testosterone and Avoiding Heart Attack. Several other studies in the U.S. and elsewhere have confirmed similar observations: The lower the testosterone, the greater the likelihood of heart attack.

SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)

SHBG level testing is a most important test your doctor gives you when considering HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy. SHBG binds to testosterone in the body leaving only a small percentage of total testosterone avialble for use by the body. Experts have long emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced and robust sex hormone profile as a core anti–aging strategy. Hundreds of published studies link improper testosterone and estrogen balance (in men and women) with the onset of age–related pathologies such as coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and bone fracture. But in order for you to optimize your sex hormone status, precise and accurate measurement is of paramount importance. In this article you will learn of a critical blood marker of hormonal balance called sex hormone–binding globulin or SHBG.

Newly published studies reveal that the interaction of SHBG with testosterone and estrogen affects overall hormonal balance, yet very few doctors test for it. As you will read, sex hormone imbalances precipitated by SHBG abnormalities are associated with multiple diseases of aging in both sexes. These include cardiovascular disease (especially in women), cancer, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sleep apnea. SHBG: The Master Regulator for Testosterone and Estrogen SHBG is a protein produced primarily in the liver, although the testes, uterus, brain, and placenta also synthesize it. It serves as a transport carrier, shuttling estrogen and testosterone to sex hormone receptors throughout your body.

SHBG also safeguards these vital hormones from degrading too rapidly and prevents their clearance from the body. It thus acts as the master regulator of your sex hormone levels, maintaining the delicate balance between estrogen and testosterone critical to overall health in aging humans. New evidence further indicates that the SHBG molecule itself plays another key role in the body: conveying essential signals to the heart, the brain, and adipose (fat) tissue that ensure their optimal function. There's even a special SHBG receptor molecule on cell surfaces that functions much like the ubiquitous vitamin D receptor protein, helping cells communicate with one another. In other words, SHBG itself functions much like a hormone. Knowing your SHBG levels, along with testoste–rone and estrogen, thus gives you and your doctor a more precise picture of your overall health—and enables you to take preventive measures against life–threatening conditions for which you may be at greater risk.

Aging Humans and Increasing SHBG: An often overlooked hormonal threat as you age, SHBG levels may steadily rise as your production of sex hormones continues to decline. The result? SHGB binds to what few sex hormones you have remaining and reduces their bio-availability to cells in your body. With elevated SHBG in the blood, too much testosterone may be bound and thus functionally unavailable to healthy tissues.

Free Testosterone versus Total Testosterone. Only Free Testosterone is 'bio-available' for use in a man's body and because testing for SHBG levels is largely overlooked by mainstream physicians, many men (and their doctors) may be led to believe through standard testing that they have "normal" total testosterone levels. However, since most of it may be bound to elevated levels of SHBG, they may actually be testosterone deficient.

Testosterone, like all steroid hormones, is derived from cholesterol, a fat molecule. Fats don't dissolve in water, so the amount of testosterone floating freely in your bloodstream is small (about 0.5–2% of the total amount). Most of the circulating testosterone in your blood is either bound to the protein albumin or to SHBG. It is the combination of free and albumin–bound testosterone that ultimately determines your bio–available testosterone status.

Aging men with rising SHBG and decreasing Testosterone. As a result of imprecise testosterone measurement, aging men may experience signs of feminization as their increased SHBG binds testosterone, preventing testosterone from exerting its effects and leaving estrogen's physiological impact on the male physiology unchecked. These may include gynecomastia (the development of fatty breast tissue in men), diminished libido and poor sexual performance, cognitive decline, and chronic fatigue. Combating Metabolic Syndrome While excess SHBG creates problems with sex hormone balance, having SHBG levels that are too low is associated with other disorders. Nowhere is the impact of low SHBG so profound as in the cluster of conditions known as the metabolic syndrome, which encompasses obesity, insulin resistance, lipid abnormalities, and chronic high blood pressure. In men, low total testosterone and low SHBG are predictors for a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome and many of its components. In late postmenopausal women, low SHBG and high estrogen levels correlate with the inflammatory state associated with metabolic syndrome.

SHBG abnormalities have also been linked to an increased risk of acne, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and uterine cancer in overweight women The high insulin levels found in people stricken with metabolic syndrome have also been shown to suppress SHBG, creating a vicious cycle of abnormal SHBG activity. The good news is that testosterone supplementation for men, and bioidentical hormone replacement for women, may safely and effectively reverse many of these adverse, age–related metabolic changes. Obtaining accurate measurement of sex hormone levels through SHBG blood testing thus enables you and your doctor to prevent or combat common medical disorders. Low SHBG Is a Key Marker of Cardiovascular Disease SHBG levels have an important relationship with nearly every biomarker of cardiovascular disease, from C–reactive protein (CRP) to arterial calcification. Low SHBG is also associated with elevated triglycerides and low–density lipoprotein (LDL). Calcification of blood vessels, an early finding in cardiovascular disease, is also associated with lower SHBG levels, especially in women. Low SHBG in women is associated with higher levels of C–reactive protein (CRP), an important marker of inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Low SHBG in Men. In men, low SHBG indicated an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. In both men and women, low SHBG levels are strongly correlated with obesity. SHBG, alone and in the context of specific sex hormone levels, thus constitutes an integral predictor of a major chronic age–related condition. Some experts are now recommending SHBG measurements as another means of evaluating cardiovascular and metabolic risk.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX HORMONE-BINDING GLOBULIN

• Optimal sex hormone status, including a healthy balance of testosterone and estrogen, is a core component of any anti-aging strategy.

• New scientific evidence has revealed the crucial importance to hormone balance of a widely overlooked active protein called sex hormone-binding globulin or SHBG.

• SHBG is an important regulator of your testosterone and estrogen levels, responsible for distributing sex hormones throughout your body—yet few doctors test for it.

• SHBG abnormalities are associated with multiple killer diseases of aging in both sexes, including cardiovascular disease (especially in women), cancer, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, and osteoporosis.

Protection from Cancer - Many kinds of cancers of the breast and prostate are stimulated by the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. However, SHBG interpretations differ for men and women, which is why the SHBG test requires professional interpretation for accurate application. For example, in human breast cancer cells, higher levels of SHBG inhibit cell proliferation and promote programmed cancer cell death (apoptosis), by blocking the estrogen–related survival mechanisms that most breast cancer cells exploit.

For men, it is the opposite. Higher SHBG levels predict more severe and invasive tumor growth in men with prostate cancer. The association is so strong that some urologists have suggested using SHBG levels as a standard pre–operative measurement to identify patients at high risk of invasive cancers who should undergo a more aggressive surgical procedure. Optimizing Bone Health It has long been known that declining estrogen levels in both sexes are significant contributors to bone mineral loss with aging.

Hormone experts now recognize that the steady rise in SHBG with aging is directly correlated with bone loss and osteoporosis in both men and women. As a general rule the higher the SHBG level, the less estrogen is available to contribute favorably to bone health. New studies, however, are finding a direct role for SHBG and its cell surface receptor in bone loss. That suggests an effect that may be independent of estrogen levels. The association is so strong that some experts are now suggesting routine measurement of SHBG as a useful new marker for predicting severity of osteoporosis.

UNDERSTANDING SEX HORMONE LEVELS

The terminology for the different measurements of sex hormones in your blood can be confusing, but it needn't be. Here's a simple way to think about the levels, using testosterone as an example: Total Testosterone (T) is just that—a measurement of all of the testosterone in a given blood sample. It includes free T, T bound to SHBG, and T bound to albumin. Free Testosterone is equally simple in concept, though harder to measure. Free T is that small proportion (0.5-3%) of testosterone not bound to SHBG or to albumin. Bioavailable Testosterone (bioT) is simply the combination of the small amount of free T, plus the much larger amount of T that is loosely bound to albumin.

Bi-Available Testosterone (Bio-T) - You can also think about bio-T as the amount of T that is not bound to SHBG, and some scientists refer to it that way. In general, higher SHBG will mean there's less T that is bioavailable, while lower SHBG means there's more bioavailable T, though that is a bit of an oversimplification. The test for SHBG is useful for understanding and optimizing your sex hormone levels in combination with your other test results.

Sleep disturbance and SHBG. Detecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sex hormone–binding globulin may provide an important clue that an individual is affected by obstructive sleep apnea, a relatively common condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to blockage of the upper air passages. Frighteningly, many people are unaware that they suffer from this disorder. Sleep apnea often manifests with loud snoring, waking up feeling unrested, morning headaches, daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and unexplained high blood pressure. An overnight sleep study (polysomnography) is essential in order to definitively diagnose the condition. Scientists have found that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with disruptions in the endocrine system in men, including decreased levels of SHBG as well as free and total testosterone. Lower levels of SHBG, free testosterone, and total testosterone correlate with more severe sleep apnea. In one study, men's SHBG and total testosterone rose significantly following 3 months of sleep apnea treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Low SHBG combined with low testosterone may represent a novel marker for sleep apnea in men and may provide helpful information regarding which individuals should consider having a sleep study to diagnose the condition. Summary Maintaining optimal sex hormone status, including a healthy balance of testosterone and estrogen, is a core component of any anti–aging strategy. New scientific evidence has revealed the crucial importance to hormone balance of a widely overlooked active protein called sex hormone–binding globulin or SHBG. It is an important regulator of your testosterone and estrogen levels, responsible for distributing sex hormones throughout your body—yet few doctors test for it. SHBG abnormalities are associated with multiple killer diseases of aging in both sexes, including cardiovascular disease (especially in women), cancer, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, and osteoporosis.

Anti-Aging Vitamiins and Supplement to Boost Testosterone Levels.

Testosterone is produced in the testicles of males and the ovaries of females. It regulates sexual drive, especially in men, and governs sperm count. For testosterone production, the luteinizing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland triggers the testicles and ovaries to transform cholesterol into testosterone. Low testosterone can be attributed to conditions in the testicles or tumors in the pituitary gland, but very commonly it stems from poor lifestyle habits and diet. Herbs and anti-aging vitamin including nutritional supplement that support hormone health can raise testosterone levels and bring vitality to the entire body by reducing stress. Always consult your hormone doctor before taking herbal supplements if you are already on a hormone replacement program.

Testosterone Boosting Herbs & Supplements.

Fo-ti -  Fo-ti is botanically known as Polygonum multiflorum. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a longevity herb, has a long history as a tonic and is known to increase vitality and strength, says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in her book "Family Herbal -- A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health and Vitality." Glastar notes that fo-ti enhances sexual energy by boosting testosterone levels and is also a relaxant that helps relieve anxiety and stress. Two of fo-ti's compounds, lecithin and resveratrol, have a positive effect on cholesterol levels in the body, which in turn enhances the production of testosterone. Consume Fo-ti on a regular basis to benefit form its healing properties. Mix powdered Fo-ti root and mix it with honey to have a testosterone boosting snack.

American Ginseng - American ginseng is known botanically as Panacis quinquefolius and is a member of the Araliaceae family. The root is used to counteract the effects of stress, which in turn would lead to low testosterone levels, says acupuncturist Michael Tierra in his book "The Way of Chinese Herbs." It also works to increase endurance. Tierra recommends taking 1/2 tsp per day of dry American ginseng root per day for an extended period of time ranging from one month to a year or longer if needed. It is a safe herb and the more you use it the better it will support your health.

Tribulus Terrestris - Tribulus terrestri, commonly known as goathead, puncture vine and gokshura, is thought to increase luteinizing hormone levels, which can promote higher testosterone production, says L.D. Kapoor in his book "Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants." By increasing testosterone levels, Tribulus terrestris acts as an aphrodisiac, which according to Simon Mills, author of The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism, means it promotes adequate sexual performance that comes from general well being. Combine Tribulus terrestris with damiana, botanically known as Turnera aphrodisiaca, an herb thought to have testosterone-like actions, and is also used as an aphrodisiac as its name suggests.

Testosterone is associated with increased strength, protein synthesis and a boost in libido. If that's not enough, it also plays a key role in bone density as well as body composition. It's a no brainer that maximizing testosterone levels is important. Unfortunately, some people choose to do so illegally, risking side effects and their health. Luckily, there are supplements on the market that are safe and effective in boosting this potent hormone.

Eurycoma Longifolia Jack This herb increases testosterone in two ways. First, it reduces the sex hormone binding globulin, SHBG, a protein that keeps testosterone in the bloodstream and away from cells. Reducing SHBG frees up testosterone, which makes it more available to muscle cells for the muscle building process. Second, it directly stimulates the cells of the testes to produce testosterone. Some fitness and nutrition experts suggest taking 100 to 300mg of eurycoma at the following times: breakfast, 20 to 60 minutes before workouts, and before bed.

Forskolin - In a study published in "Obesity Research," obese subjects who took forskolin for 12 weeks increased their testosterone levels by 16 percent. It boosts testosterone by stimulating the enzyme adenylate cyclase, which increases production of testosterone from the testicles. Fitness and nutrition experts recommends taking 20-50mg of forskolin two or three times a day.

ZMA - ZMA is the combination of 30 mg zinc, 450 mg magnesium and 10.5 mg of vitamin B-6. Zinc is involved in hundreds of chemical processes throughout the body, and supports the production of the key anabolic hormones testosterone and insulin like growth factor, IGF-1. Magnesium is an important mineral in promoting protein synthesis and preventing muscle cramps. And Vitamin B-6 is critical in enzymatic reactions and storing carbs as muscle glycogen.

Increasing Testosterone Production. The combination of these nutrients increases testosterone production. In a study published in the "Journal of Exercise Physiology," football players were given ZMA for eight weeks at nighttime.Researchers discovered that athletes taking the ZMA supplement had an increase in free testosterone as well as IGF-1. Tribulus Terrestris Tribulus is an herb that contains protodioscin, which influences the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone, LH. When luteinizing hormone hits the bloodstream, it travels to the testicles and stimulates testosterone production. To enhance testosterone with Tribulus, fitness and nutrition experts suggest taking 200 to 500 mg before workouts.

Testosterone Replacement can Help Men

Sex therapy can reverse ageing process in men

ANI Jun 20, 2011, 02.03pm IST A new study has supported the testosterone treatment that is being used by pop star Robbie Williams. According to the study, the testosterone treatment can really help reverse the ageing process in men. The chart-topping singer, 37, had admitted injecting himself with the sex hormone twice a week in a bid to boost his sex drive and slow down the march of time. Loss of muscle tissue, which is a typical symptom of ageing and is also associated with diseases such as aids and cancer, can be treated using anabolic steroids but these can have unwanted side-effects, making testosterone replacement a healthy alternative.

The new research shows that nine proteins in the blood alter with age. However, the profile of some of these proteins can be reversed by testosterone treatment, and prevent the loss of muscle mass. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and University of Texas Medical Branch in the United States compared protein levels in serum samples from two groups of healthy men. "It seems that testosterone replacement does not necessarily mean a restoration of full testosterone functionality for the older man," the Daily Mail quoted the researchers as saying. Testosterone treatment increased lean muscle mass and levels of the appetite suppressing hormone leptin, for both groups of men.

The hormone also increased levels of pro-collagen and growth protein IGF-1 in young men and the researchers saw a similar increase in a small group of older men. Dr.Monty Montano said: "The blood proteins we found that altered with healthy ageing also have links to maintenance of muscle, such as IGF-1 and pro-collagen, or are involved in regulation of the immune system, possibly reducing T-cell and neutrophil responses with age. "Additionally all of the proteins we found are involved with the signalling pathways controlled by proteins which are known to be associated with ageing. "It is no simple matter to find a one size fits all test for ageing. Our results suggest that there is a difference in response to anabolic steroids between young and older men, despite both groups increasing in muscle mass," added Montano.

The study has been published in BioMed Central's open access journal Immunity and Ageing. Learn more about Testosterone Treatments - Testosterone Treatments at The Anti-Aging Group

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