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  1. The Connection between Low T and Depression

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    It’s normal for testosterone levels to decline with age. At the same time, the rates of clinical depression increase as men grow older. Could there be a correlation between Low T in San Diego men and clinical depression?

    Looking at Numbers

    Approximately 30 percent of men over the age of 55 are diagnosed with Low T. The symptoms of declining testosterone include fatigue, mood swings and irritability, as well as a drop in sex drive. Many of these symptoms are very similar to those seen in men of the same age who have clinical depression, which can frequently cause misdiagnosis of either one disease or the other.

    In one research study, analysis of medical records spanning a two-year period looked at nearly 300 men ages 45 and over who previously had no history of clinical depression, yet did have low to normal testosterone levels. Through the course of the study, the men with lower testosterone were four times as likely to receive a diagnosis of clinical depression.

    Studies in mice indicate that low testosterone levels could have a direct impact on serotonin production, one of the neurotransmitters that plays an essential role in clinical depression and other mental health disorders. Serotonin levels are lower in patients with clinical depression, and serotonin receptors decline in function with age, making older men and women more susceptible to clinical depression.

    While there’s still not enough data to definitively link Low T with depression, male hormone replacement therapy could help resolve many troubling symptoms for San Diego men, especially in cases where depression was diagnosed, yet the true cause of symptoms was due to Low T.

  2. Could Low T Cause Anxiety?

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    Have you been suffering from anxiety for years and nothing has helped? It’s possible your hormones are to blame. Although the primary reason for male hormone replacement therapy in San Diego is usually due to low testosterone, it’s quite likely that men with Low T are also experiencing a variety of symptoms they had no idea were related, including anxiety.

    The Cortisol-Anxiety Connection

    When the human body suffers from stress, the adrenal glands release cortisol into the bloodstream. This hormone helps prepare our bodies for the “fight or flight” response left over from our hunter-gatherer days, when it was a choice of eating or being eaten. Cortisol gives the body an extra surge of energy that boosts the heart rate, improves the availability of energy stores for immediate use, and shuts down nonessential body functions. One of these body functions is testosterone production.

    In today’s world, we rarely need the help from cortisol to run away from major predators, but prolonged stress at work or at home can still trigger the fight or flight response. If the stress does not abate, the cortisol production continues as well. High cortisol levels can be one of the contributing factors to developing anxiety disorders; with the body running at such a high level of stress full-time, the mind forgets how to relax.

    As a result, men suffering from anxiety and depression are commonly suffering from Low T as well. Low T on its own, even without heightened cortisol levels, can cause symptoms of anxiety as well as depression. If you’ve tried everything and nothing has helped your anxiety, it might be time to check your testosterone.

  3. 3 Types of Testosterone

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    For men who are considering the benefits of testosterone therapy in San Diego, you may be surprised to learn that the body has not just one, but three different subtypes of testosterone.

    SHBG-Bound Testosterone

    Half of the testosterone in the male body is bound to a special protein called SHBG, or sex hormone binding globulin. Produced in the liver, SHBG plays an important part in regulating how much free testosterone is circulating throughout the body. The body can’t access SHBG-bound testosterone to boost energy levels or help build muscle, because the protein binding process renders this testosterone biologically inactive.

    Albumin-Bound Testosterone

    This subtype of testosterone is bound to a protein as well, which is also produced by the liver. Although albumin-bound testosterone is also biologically inactive, the bond between testosterone and albumin is much weaker than in SHBG-bound testosterone, and can be easily broken down so the body can access testosterone in a free state if needed.

    Free Testosterone

    Free T is not bound to any other molecules or proteins, leaving it free to enter cells and activate the necessary receptors for proper functioning. This type of testosterone is very minimal in the body, accounting for only 2 to 3 percent of total overall testosterone levels. Increasing the amount of Free T in the bloodstream will maximize the benefits of testosterone.

    Male hormone replacement therapy from ENERGENEX in San Diego helps increase the amount of free testosterone in the body, making it more accessible to your cells. This helps to increase energy levels and alleviate the symptoms of Low T, bringing you back to optimum health.

  4. 5 Things Every Fitness Fanatic Should Do before Turning 60

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    With male hormone replacement therapy, San Diego men nearing retirement can still accomplish all kinds of physically challenging adventures they missed out on while raising families and pursuing their careers. Here are five that shouldn’t be missed:

    Colorado River Rafting

    This vigorous rafting trip will take you down the bottom of the Grand Canyon, an area that’s impossible to reach by any other means. From start to finish, the trip will take a few weeks and reservations are made sometimes years in advance.

    Learning to Surf

    Surfing doesn’t have to be a sport just for young men. With the proper low T treatment, San Diego men may find that they have the energy to grab a board and head right to the beach after work, even if they’re closer to retirement age than the average surfer.

    Hiking the Appalachian Trail

    Stretching along the East Coast for over 2000 miles, hiking the Appalachian Trail remains one of the benchmarks of true physical fitness. No matter what your age, this hike is all about extensive planning and maintaining your stamina.

    Running the Boston Marathon

    The Boston Marathon is the pinnacle of U.S. marathon racing. The qualifying standard just to get in has been tightening up in recent years, so you’ll have to do some serious training and snag a competitive time in a Boston-qualifier like the Rock & Roll San Diego Marathon in June. Boston is a must for any serious distance runner.

    Climbing Kilimanjaro

    Although climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is not difficult in the technical sense, only about 50 percent of those who attempt this physically demanding climb actually make the summit. The secret is to get in outstanding shape ahead of time and ease into the high altitude. Once you’ve seen the view from the top, you’ll join the ranks of the true fitness fanatics.