Mike was a healthy 34 year old man whose passion was weight lifting.  He loved to lift weights and he loved how he felt physically and emotionally after a workout. 

At 45, Mike still lifted weights and also started a new passion.  He began to play golf. 

At 62, Mike had to give up his passions.  He started to experience symptoms that he associated as “getting older”.  These symptoms included:

• depression
• fatigue
• low sex drive
• irritability
• loss of facial/body hair
• thinning and/or wrinkling of skin
• weight gain
• weakening of both bone and muscle tissue

Mike was no longer able to experience the joys of either of his passions.  Also, his low sex drive sent him into depression.  He started to feel like he wasn’t worth anything to anyone anymore.  He just didn’t feel like the kind of man he wanted to be. 

Hormones

There are two nervous systems in the body that control organs and muscles second to second. 

The endocrine system is a chemical system that controls longer term muscle density, sexual function, bone density.  

The hypothalamus at the base of the brain stimulates the pituitary gland, just below it,  to release hormones into the blood stream that control sleep patterns, melatonin (See "Exhausted and Can't Get to Sleep?); hunger and thirst (leptin and ghrelin); fight or flight through release of adrenalin; and sexual interest through release of lutropin which stimulates the testes to release testosterone.

Testosterone Levels

Mike didn’t realize it, but he was going through a testosterone deficiency.  Testosterone is a powerful anabolic hormone which stimulates and controls the development of muscle, bone, skin, sex organs and most masculine physical features. 

Puberty

 The Leydig cells of the testes secrete high doses of testosterone during puberty so that boys develop the high muscle mass, sex organs, and deeper voices of men.

Peak Testosterone Level 

It actually increases during a man’s early to mid twenties.  Then the testosterone level falls off, as Mike was experiencing.

Declining Testosterone Level

When a man reaches about sixty years old, the testosterone blood level will be 50% lower than its peak.  Levels can decline if a man also is experiencing stress, is not physically active, is losing sleep or has been using prescription drugs or is drinking. 

Like Mike, most men do not realize the importance that testosterone has on their lives.  Plus, they do not recognize the symptoms.  If you are experiencing the symptoms that Mike went through, than it is time to see the doctor about your testosterone levels.

Other issues low testosterone levels can lead to:

Obesity because low testosterone levels can disrupt your body’s blood sugar metabolism 

Osteoporosis from the weakening of bone tissue

You do not have to experience these symptoms, as Mike did.  There is natural testosterone booster supplements that can help you get the testosterone you need to enjoy a normal life and resume the life you always lived.  You won’t have to give up your passion because you are too tired or weak from the loss of your testosterone. 

Supplements to Boost Testoterone

Here are some ingredients to look for in a testosterone booster supplement.

• Magnesium is involved in fat and protein metabolism, insulin release and optimal functioning of the hormonal and immune systems.  It also helps to increase strength and muscle mass and reduce muscle. 

• Niacin is also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid. It is vital for the proper synthesis of insulin and sex hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone and progesterone.  It is required for the proper metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.  It is a water soluble vitamin. Like other water soluble vitamins, the body expresses excess niacin, meaning that a continuous supply needs to be consumed.  Too much niacin can be harmful.

• Zinc is present in the enzymes that replicate cells and protein synthesis. It helps to increase strength and muscle mass.  For more information see “Immune System Support Supplements to Help Keep You Healthy and On the Go”.

• Tribulus Terrestris increases hormone levels.

Learn what you can about your testosterone and start taking testosterone booster supplements today.