00:00Now, why in the world would anybody want to increase their testosterone levels?
00:04The answer to that question is not a simple 1 plus 1 equals 2 answer.
00:11Testosterone is critical for the development of male bodily characteristics.
00:18It is the hormone that increases muscle mass in both men and women.
00:24It increases the sex drive in both sexes.
00:27It is responsible for the growth of hair, on the face, on the chest, on the genitals and for the development of the male sexual organs.
00:40But perhaps the most popular effect of testosterone is the enhancement of physical performance.
00:49By increasing testosterone levels, athletes can develop muscle mass and strength.
00:55And testosterone supports energy production in the cell.
01:01The increased muscle mass plus increased energy production increases the metabolic rate.
01:08And an increased metabolic rate supports a healthy body weight.
01:13Testosterone also increases the number of red blood cells in the blood.
01:17Testosterone allows the body to supply more oxygen to the muscles during strenuous exercise.
01:26All of these effects give athletes that use testosterone an unfair advantage during athletic events.
01:35For this reason, testosterone use is strictly banned in international competition.
01:43In men, testosterone is produced in the testes and in two small glands located above the kidneys called the adrenal glands.
01:53In women of menopausal age, testosterone is produced in the ovaries and in the adrenal glands.
02:01In women of menopausal age, testosterone is produced in the adrenal glands and in fatty tissue.
02:12Low testosterone levels or low T syndrome can cause a lack of energy and fatigue.
02:19It can also cause a lack of sexual interest in both men and women.
02:24But too much testosterone can also be harmful.
02:28In men with BPH or an enlarged prostate, a byproduct of testosterone known as DHT or dihydrotestosterone can be harmful.
02:42Testosterone can cause male pattern baldness.
02:45And in women with testosterone producing tumors, it can cause deepening of the voice and hair growth on the face and on the body and male pattern baldness.
02:57Men who use testosterone supplements run the risk of developing shrinkage of the testicles, low sperm counts, and infertility.
03:08Like everything else, too much of anything is harmful.
03:13So how can you increase your testosterone levels naturally?
03:16Testosterone is converted to estrogens in the body and the enzyme that does this is called an aromatase.
03:25Some natural compounds prevent the conversion of testosterone to estrogens.
03:32They block the aromatase enzyme.
03:36This causes testosterone levels to rise.
03:39Some of these natural substances are found in plants.
03:44Tea, coffee, ginseng, red wine, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, white button mushrooms, and red clover can all raise the testosterone level.
03:58Although evidence in humans is still lacking.
04:02And we still do not know whether these can enhance performance in athletes.
04:07Right now, studies are being conducted to see whether they may be beneficial in preventing and treating postmenopausal cancer.
04:16Finally, certain supplements such as zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and boron can also raise testosterone levels.
04:28And this has been proven in humans, although primarily when these are lacking.
04:33If you feel excessively tired, lack energy, feel fatigued, and lack interest in sex,
04:42you may have low T-syndrome or low testosterone.
04:46See your doctor for evaluation.
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