Due to these 5 bad habits of men, testosterone hormone decreases rapidly, this has a direct impact on the ability to become a father; Learn prevention from doctor
In today’s modern era, habits like bad lifestyle, wrong eating habits, excessive mental stress and lack of physical activity (Sedentary Lifestyle) are linked to many serious health problems. Amidst these changing habits, a very important question often arises among men – can these unhealthy habits have a direct impact on their body’s most important male hormone i.e. ‘Testosterone’?
Testosterone is a very important and primary hormone found in the men’s body. It plays a key role in many important physical and biological functions in men like development of muscles, keeping bones strong, maintaining energy and stamina in the body, maintaining mood balance, personal health (Libido) and ability to become a father (Fertility). Although a slight decline of 1% every year in its levels with increasing age (usually after 30 years) is a normal natural process, a significant decline is seen even in youth these days. Let us know how bad lifestyle affects this hormone and what are the scientific solutions to keep it healthy.
How does bad lifestyle become the villain of testosterone? Know the guidelines of AUA
The world’s leading institution in the field of urology and men’s health. American Urological Association (AUA) According to the official guidelines, men who are clinically found to have testosterone deficiency (Hypogonadism) are strictly advised to maintain a completely healthy and disciplined lifestyle before taking any medicine. This includes maintaining a healthy body weight (BMI), exercising daily, and following a proper sleep cycle.
When testosterone levels in the body fall below normal, these major symptoms may appear in men:
Feeling extremely tired all the time and chronic lack of energy.
Decrease in muscle strength and increase in body fat even after gym or workout.
Irritability in nature, constant mood swings or feeling like depression.
Severe lack of sex drive in personal life.
Medical experts say that do not consider yourself ill only on the basis of symptoms. To accurately confirm the deficiency of testosterone, along with the symptoms, it is necessary to find low levels in the blood test (Serum Testosterone Test) report done in the morning.
These 5 habits of men secretly reduce testosterone levels
According to doctors working on hormonal health, some daily habits of men directly block their androgen receptors and hormone production:
1. Not getting enough sleep: Most of the testosterone is produced during deep sleep at night. If you sleep less than 5-6 hours daily, its levels drop rapidly.
2. Chronic Stress: When you remain under stress for a long time, the stress hormone called ‘Cortisol’ increases in the body. Cortisol and testosterone are each other’s sworn enemies; As cortisol increases, testosterone will automatically decrease.
3. Obesity and enlarged belly: The extra fat cells stored in the body start converting testosterone into the female hormone ‘estrogen’, due to which the body of men starts becoming weak.
4. Lack of physical activity: Sitting continuously in front of the computer for 8 to 10 hours in the office throughout the day affects the blood circulation of the pelvic area, which disturbs the hormonal balance.
5. Smoking and excessive alcohol: Nicotine and alcohol directly damage the Leydig cells of the testicles, where testosterone is produced.
4 surefire ways to boost testosterone naturally:
If you want to keep your hormonal health better forever without drugs and in a natural way, then include these 4 changes in your daily routine from today itself:
Strength training and heavy exercise: Compared to cardio (running), doing heavy weight lifting exercises like squats, deadlifts and strength training increases the production of testosterone in the body much faster. Do workout at least 4 days a week.
Nutrient rich diet: Include good fats (like almonds, walnuts, egg yolk, olive oil) in your diet. Along with this, do not let there be deficiency of zinc, vitamin-D3 and magnesium in the body, because these are the building blocks of testosterone.
7 to 8 hours of deep sleep: Stay away from mobile screens one hour before sleeping at night, so that you can get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted and deep sleep. You will feel more fresh and energetic when you wake up in the morning.
Stress Management: To control mental stress, take the help of yoga, pranayam or meditation for 15 to 20 minutes daily.
Special medical advice: If you continue to have persistent fatigue, muscle weakness or personal health-related problems even after several months of improving your lifestyle, then do not make the mistake of taking any supplement or steroid available in the market on your own. This can damage your liver, kidneys and fertility forever. In such a situation, immediately consult a good endocrinologist or urologist doctor and start proper scientific treatment under his supervision.
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