It's no joke really, in the last 20 years there has been a huge increase in the amount of Estrogen in men. Testosterone and estrogen are actually very closely related in the body. A look at their chemical structure reveals only subtle differences. Yet, the differences of the effects of these two hormones on the body are substantial. It is no secret that our bodies and our environment are swimming in estrogen. Puberty is occurring as early as eight years old in children, Estrogen is blamed for everything from breast and prostate cancer and other hormone-linked conditions to obesity, sexual dysfunction, dropping sperm counts and depression and mood disorders. Most of us know we unwittingly get synthetic estrogens (endocrine disrupters) from plastics like BPA, petroleum based products, detergents, cosmetics, furniture, carpeting, thermal receipts and on our food from agriculture chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and fungicides (a good reason to buy organic). But we also get a lot of “natural” estrogens from foods we may eat every day. “Healthy” foods like flax and soy may have more estrogen than you think. Legumes like chickpeas (garbanzo beans) red beans, black-eyed peas, green peas and split peas are also estrogenic. How about the “healthful” seeds we think of as mingled in trailmix? Sesame and sunflower seeds are among the highest of all estrogenic foods. While their seeds are not a staple of most people’s diets, their oils are widely used in processed and prepared foods, so do think about what you eat, & definitely cut out those processed ready meals. Are you concerned from any of the list of 10 points below? *Low Sex Drive Testosterone plays a key role in libido (sex drive) in both men and women. *Difficulty Achieving Erection Testosterone stimulates a man’s sex drive — and it also aids in achieving an erection. Testosterone alone doesn’t cause an erection, but it stimulates receptors in the brain to produce nitric oxide *Low Semen Volume Testosterone plays a role in the production of semen, which is the milky fluid that aids in the motility of sperm. It’s pretty simple: The more testosterone a man has, the more semen he produces. *Hair Loss Testosterone plays a role in several body functions, including hair production. *Fatigue & Lack of Energy Men with low T have reported extreme fatigue and a noticeable decrease in energy levels. * Loss of Muscle Mass Because testosterone plays a role in the building and strengthening of muscle, men with low T might notice a decrease in both muscle mass and strength. *Increase In Body Fat Men with low T may also experience increases in body fat. In particular, they sometimes develop “gynecomastia”, a condition in which they develop enlarged breasts. *Decrease In Bone Mass The thinning of bone mass (osteoporosis) is often thought of as a condition that women experience. However, men with low T can also experience bone loss because testosterone aids in the production and strengthening of bone. *Mood Changes Women often experience changes in mood during menopause, when their levels of estrogen drop. Men with low T can experience similar symptoms. Testosterone influences many physical processes in the body. It can also influence mood and mental capacity. *Confidence Not looking your best with the above can have a huge detrimental effect on your confidence. Want some help?, I can put you in a more healthier position by offering you a Charles Poliquin BioSignature session,click on the link to find out more.
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