Men… let’s talk testosterone health. Firstly, what is testosterone? Generally, testosterone is associated with a man’s sex drive. But did you know that testosterone levels can also affect your physical and mental health? High testosterone levels can also affect bone and muscle mass and even the way men store fat in their bodies. High levels of testosterone can even lead to prostate cancer. For these reasons (and many others) it is vitally important that men look out for the signs and symptoms of low or high testosterone levels and seek treatment for these. We have a few natural treatments to assist with testosterone health.
Signs of low testosterone levels
- Low sex drive
- Low semen count
- Hair loss
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat
- Mood changes such as irritability or depression.
- Memory loss
- Smaller testicular size
Signs of high testosterone levels
- Acne
- Aggressive behavior
- Excessive body hair
- High sex drive
- High blood pressure
- Infertility
- Low sperm count
- Insomnia
- Increased appetite
- Mood swings
- Weight gain
Testosterone health treatment
For low testosterone levels, doctors may subscribe testosterone replacement therapy. This treatment may help with blood cell count, decrease fat and increase muscle, improve memory and mood and increase libido. While this may be helpful in the short term, there are still many side effects of testosterone replacement to consider. These side effects can include acne, fluid retention, increased urination, decreased testicular size, lower sperm count and an increase in aggressive behaviour. For this reason, many people are considering more natural alternatives with long term benefits and far less side effects. Nature’s Relief has a number of natural options available to help with the symptoms of low or high testosterone levels.
Mushrooms for testosterone health
There have been a few studies showing the benefits of using mushroom tinctures for testosterone health. A study on mice found that using Cordyceps mushrooms can increase testosterone levels in men. Nature’s Relief Cordyceps mushroom tincture can delay muscle fatigue and extend erectile capacity and endurance. Not only this but cordyceps can also boost exercise performance by improving the way your body uses oxygen during exercise.
Studies have found that the Reishi mushroom may be beneficial for prostrate cancer due to it’s effect on testosterone levels. Reishi has been shown to decrease the number and size of tumours by increasing the activity of the bodies white blood cells.
If you are looking for a blend of both these mushrooms, the Stamina capsules contain both Cordyceps and Reishi as well as Chaga which may help to fight Cancer and improve immunity.
Moringa Seed
Nature’s Relief Moringa seed capsules are rich in glucosinolates which have beneficial effects on prostate health. Moringa seed and Moringa leaf extracts have also been shown to improve penile blood flow. Moringa seeds are also rich in antioxidants which can neutralize sperm-damaging oxidative stress.
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If you are struggling with low or high testosterone health and are wanting to switch to natural alternatives to help, why not contact us for professional advice? We have in an-house health care professional available to do consultations in-store or telephonically. We are here to support your health and well-being in any way we can.
