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Reading Time: 3 minutesHormones: DHEA | Testosterone | Estrogen And Progesterone | Melatonin | Pregnenolone B complex vitamins: Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 Anti-Aging Supplements: CoQ10 | Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate | Aspirin | Carnosine | Green Tea Extract | Fish Oil | L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine | PQQ | Resveratrol | Whey Protein | Calorie Restriction Of the various approaches to slow down the aging process, calorie restriction is considered the gold standard. As the Life Extension Foundation surpasses its thirtieth year, the scientific community, the government, and even the news media are slowly recognizing that our concept of extending life is in fact … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesOct. 23, 2013 Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) suggests that testosterone treatment in hypogonadal (testosterone deficient) men restores normal lipid profiles and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These finding currently appear online in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. There is a strong association between MetS and testosterone deficiency. Hypogonadal men are more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome characterized by dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, obese and overweight men also may exhibit testosterone deficiency. In this observational study, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can't stop time, but you can condense aging into as few years as possible, said Dr. Scott Brandt, the medical director of ThriveMD in Edwards. Since landing in Colorado in Colorado in 1977, Brandt has dedicated his practice to pain management, stem cell therapies and bioidentical hormone replacement. One of those hormones is testosterone. Testosterone is often thought of as a male-specific hormone, but it isn't, Brandt said. Men and women have levels of both testosterone and estrogen. Women's testosterone levels are lower than men's, but lower than normal levels of testosterone can still negatively affect women. Brandt explained … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone, the bad boy among sex hormones, has a sweet side. Researchers in Germany report they have found that the stuff that makes men aggressive and confrontational also makes them less likely to lie. The surprising discovery flies in the face of all that we have been told about testosterone for the past few decades. It's why a guy is more likely than a gal to punch someone out in an effort to prove himself manly, or the baddest dude in the bar. Women have testosterone too, but not nearly as much as men do. Recently, however, scientists have challenged … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 30-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Alison Heather a.heather@garvan.org.au 61-292-958-128 Garvan Institute of Medical Research New Australian research suggests that a small dose of testosterone directed solely to the liver stimulates protein synthesis, likely preventing muscle loss and wasting, and potentially promoting muscle growth. The researchers believe they have developed a safe and effective treatment for men and women, that could prevent the muscle wasting associated with many chronic diseases and with ageing. Dr Vita Birzniece and Professor Ken Ho, from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, showed in healthy postmenopausal women that a small … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesDiscovery Channel has pissed off tons of its viewersincluding meand Wil Wheatonby launching shark week with the mockumentary Megalodon: The Monster Shark That Lives. With so much awesome shark science out there, its sad that they had to stoop so low for ratings. In response to the outrage, Brian Switek started Cooler than #SharkWeek on twitter, highlighting actual research on sharks. Im continuing the movement by posting or reposting a blog entry about sharks every day this week.So instead of watching Shark Week, tune into Science Sushi all week for real shark science! Today we have an updated version ofmy … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, February 3(ANI): Increasing number of men who are suffering from low testosterone are going for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), dubbed by some as 'the Superman jab,' to boost their sex life. Doctors who specialize in such treatments prescribe their patients to rub the testosterone gel into their shoulders and supplement his natural levels of the hormone. There were claims of lackluster energy levels transformed, sex lives boosted, weight loss and muscle gain from users. Low testosterone levels are associated with older men - up to 15 per cent of males over 50 are estimated to have low 'T'. But … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSUNRISE Imogene Ferguson is the only woman in a field of seven candidates running to fill the commission seat once held by the feisty and controversial Sheila Alu. All seven candidates met Monday with the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board. Ferguson said she has a simple fix for the bickering and drama on the dais that makes Sunrise one of the more politically volatile cities in Broward County. Ferguson noted that the four of the five commission seats are held by men. "I'm appalled at the behavior I see on that dais," Ferguson told the Editorial Board. "Four men is nice. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember 21, 2012 Reuters NEW YORK Using a testosterone gel in addition to Viagra doesnt make the little blue pill work any better, according to a new study. The reports lead researcher said testosterone is typically prescribed to men who have both low testosterone levels and symptoms such as little interest in sex or low bone and muscle mass. But, theres a tremendous amount of clinical judgment that goes into that, said Dr. Matthew Spitzer, from the Boston University School of Medicine. People are certainly being prescribed and using these medications at increasing amounts. According to Spitzer, studies have suggested … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic release date: 10-Oct-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Prof. Dr. Armin Falk armin.falk@uni-bonn.de 0049-228-738-294 University of Bonn Testosterone is considered THE male hormone, standing for aggression and posturing. Researchers around Prof. Dr. Armin Falk, an economist from the University of Bonn, have now been able to demonstrate that this sex hormone surprisingly also fosters social behavior. In play situations, subjects who had received testosterone clearly lied less frequently than individuals who had only received a placebo. The results have just been published in the Public Library of Science's international online journal "PLoS ONE." The hormone testosterone stands … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesChronic exposure to the chemicalbisphenol A (BPA) may lower testosterone levels in men, a new study from China suggests. In the study, men who were exposed to BPA because they worked in a chemical plant for at least six months had lower levels of testosterone in their blood compared with those who worked in a tap water factory. Specifically, chemical plant workers had reduced levels of "free" testosterone, which is the form thought to have the greatest influence on the body. (Most testosterone in the body is not "free," but is bound to a protein.) The findings provide even more … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHailed as a "prescription for passion" by some and condemned as the "rage steroid" by others, testosterone is the most celebrated, feared and misunderstood of all hormones. Our culture lauds this substance's leading role in male virility and casts it as the villain in acts of violent crime. In truth, testosterone is neither miracle nor monster, but rather, a key player in the complex chemistry of human hormones. When balanced by other hormones, testosterone, also known as androgen, plays a lead role in the health and well-being of both sexes. These days, many menopausal women are turning to testosterone to … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is quite natural that men want to be more manly. In fact, hormone-related manliness is part of what makes us males take more risks, stress ourselves to work harder, and in general, do sometimes amazing, yet incredibly dangerous things like this. But for those of us who simply want to reverse the effects of aging, gain lean muscle and burn fat faster, the male hormone testosterone is also incredibly important. Many drug or supplement companies may take advantage of this need, and produce a testosterone "boosting" supplement that will make you into Rambo, Superman and the Incredible Hulk all … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minutePublished: Sept. 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM INCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A study of imperial court of the Korean Chosun dynasty -- A.D. 1392-1910 -- suggests testosterone may be the reason men live shorter lives, researchers say. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, found castrated men living in Korea centuries ago outlived other men by a significant margin. Kyung-Jin Min of Inha University in Incheon, South Korea, and colleague Cheol-Koo Lee of Korea University analyzed genealogy records of members of the Imperial court of the Korean Chosun dynasty. The researchers said they found eunuchs lived … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesScienceDaily (June 25, 2012) Hormone-replacement therapy significantly improved symptoms of metabolic syndrome associated with testosterone deficiency in men, a new study from Germany finds. The results will be presented June 25 at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. Metabolic syndrome comprises a cluster of complications that can increase the risk of heart and blood-vessel disease as well as type 2 diabetes. These complications include excess body weight, especially around the waist and torso, and abnormal concentrations of fat in the blood, known as lipids. In particular, patients with metabolic syndrome have high blood levels of the so-called bad … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy James Pressley - 2012-06-01T23:00:01Z Testosterone drives traders to take excessive risk, while a Wall Street swindler dupes a U.S. president and triggers a market panic in two of the best business books so far this year. Heres a list of recommended titles. Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google (GOOG)? by William Poundstone (Little, Brown). A guide to brain-bending interview questions asked at Google and other innovative companies. You are shrunk to the height of a nickel and thrown into a blender, one begins. What do you do in the 60 seconds before the blades begin whirring? The … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesMarilynn Marchione, The Associated Press Published Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:39PM EDT TV ads tout testosterone treatments for "low T," but surprising new research shows a different hormone may play a role in less sex drive and more fat as men age. Estrogen -- the female hormone -- is needed by men, too, and the study gives the first clear evidence that too little of it can cause certain "male menopause" symptoms. "A lot of things we think are due to testosterone deficiency are actually related to the estrogen deficiency that accompanies it," said Dr. Joel Finkelstein of Massachusetts General … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHey brother, feel sexually drawn to your best friend's wife? Testosterone, the bad boy among male sex hormones, is supposed to make it easier for you to ignore your friendship and make your move. However, scientists at the University of Missouri have found that men are biologically inclined toward avoiding a close encounter with the mate of a buddy, and it works the other way around if she is not committed to a friend. Testosterone seems to be depressed if a friend is involved, but elevated if there is no close relationship, a condition the scientists describe as a "striking … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor a list of supplements to take to boost testosterone, see the increasing testosterone supplement stack. Testosterone boosters are a class of herbal or otherwise legal supplements that aim to increase levels of Testosterone in the body. This page discusses all compounds either marketed as or investigated for their usage as testosterone boosters or pro-androgenic compounds. For this reason, entries below may not actually boost testosterone. Many of the compounds below do indeed boost testosterone levels in some studies, but others either require hypogonadism or are just aphrodisiacs. Note on Aromatase Inhibitors A novel mechanism of increasing testosterone in men … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTestosterone is a hormone which helps men maintain bone density, muscle strength and mass, sex drive, sperm production and fat distribution. Its primarily produced in the testicles, and to a lesser extent, by the adrenal gland, with regulation controlled by the pituitary gland. A deficiency in testosterone can be attributed to any of these three areas, so the source is often difficult to identify. Typically, as you age, your testosterone level gradually decreases to the tune of approximately 1 percent each year after age 30. Fortunately, there are some natural methods for boosting your testosterone levels. Weightlifting Resistance training has … Read more »