Sangati Jogwar

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  • It is normal for the testosterone levels to drop as you grow old.
  • But when young men complain of low levels of testosterone then it needs to be taken seriously.

Having less testosterone is not only about sluggishness and low sex drive. There are many more frustrating symptoms that a man faces when testosterone levels in his body drop. Low T as it is clinically called leads to fatigue, erectile dysfunction, increased body fat, reduced muscle mass, changes in sleep habits, and sometimes depression and an increase in irritation.

It is normal for the testosterone levels to drop as you grow old and men who are 80 years and above have very low T in their bodies which is very natural. But when young men in their thirties and forties complain of low levels of testosterone then it needs to be taken seriously.

Improve diet

Your diet plays a major role in the overall development and health of the body. So if you are having the symptoms of low T levels, you must make necessary changes in your diet by adding healthy and nutritious foods and staying away from junk, fried, and unhealthy food items.

Cardio and strength training

Cardio is essential for overall health and maintaining good heart health while strength training is necessary to lose fat and build up muscle mass. Many times obesity and extra weight can also lead to an imbalance in hormones and it can be managed by mixing cardio and strength training effectively.

Sleep on time

A proper waking up and sleeping schedule goes a long way in maintaining good health and boosting testosterone levels. A sound sleep of 8 hours is needed by the body to recuperate, repair, and rejuvenate and it also gives the body adequate time to overcome its deficiencies and abnormalities. Sound sleep, combined with exercise and a proper diet helps boost testosterone levels.

Tackle stress-related problems

Stress affects the entire working of your body system making the hormone levels go haywire. More often symptoms such as erectile dysfunction and depression are the result of too much stress. Once the stress-related problems are addressed, the symptoms of low T levels automatically disappear.

Address underlying medical conditions

Medical conditions like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and so on also reduce the testosterone levels in the body. Addressing them first hand can relieve the stress on your hormones which in turn help to boost the testosterone levels.

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