Getting To Know The Testosterone, Hormones Are Important To Men's Health

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JAKARTA - The hormone testosterone is one of the important hormones in men who help the performance of the reproductive hormone, and keep men fit with good stamina. These hormones also function in the formation of bone density and muscle strength. These hormones will increase when men get older with normal levels ranging from 250 - 1100 nanograms per deciliter, with an average level of 680 nanograms per deciliter.

"Hormon testosterone peaks in men aged 20 and over to 30," said Medical Advisor from Wellous Indonesia, Dr. Rizki Nasution, quoted from ANTARA, Monday, May 29.

After the man is 30 years old, this hormone will decrease by one percent every year. When a man is 65 years old, the normal testosterone levels will range from 300-450 nanograms per deciliter.

As for the characteristics of men experiencing a decrease in the hormone testosterone, among others, they often feel tired, hair loss, fat in the stomach is starting to accumulate, and muscles are starting to shrink. As a result, if men experience a decrease in the hormone testosterone, this will interfere with the cognitive function of them. Men with these conditions will be more easily angry and more sensitive, not infrequently they will feel stressed because of changes in hormonal levels in the body.

He explained that although the hormone testosterone can decrease with age, this can be prevented so that the hormone testosterone does not drop drastically. To prevent it, the hormone levels of testosterone can be maintained by increasing vitality in the body. Some of the ways that can be done are by consuming healthy foods, regularly consuming health supplements from herbal ingredients, exercising and dieting regularly, and stopping drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking. The decrease in testosterone in this man can be prevented, said Dr. Rizki. There are several types of sports that Dr. Rizki recommends for good men to increase their stamina. However, pay attention to the risk of injury when doing these sports and make sure to always do so with your own safety. Running, swimming, MMA, and sports that thicken body muscles, geng-gym, said Dr. Rizki.