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Bodybuilding
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Hormone Replacement
Andropause
and DHEA by Cathy Taylor
Andropause and DHEA are a medical condition and its
godsend cure meeting paving the way for a steady recovery.
No, DHEA is not Andrea for short or a shampoo conditioner
brand. It is a steroid hormone produced in the body.
A lack of DHEA, known as Dehydroepianodrosterone in
medical circles, is directly correlated with impotence
in men. This is also referred to as erectile dysfunction.
Quite simply, the more DHEA there is in your body -
the better off you are. It acts as a replenisher - pumping
life into various processes such as lowering cholesterol
levels, reducing fat, and regulating healthy blood pressure.
DHEA is synonymous with versatility - it simply branches
out throughout your body serving as a cleaner and a
regulator.
The effects of Andropause can be effectively reduced
by using DHEA as a hormonal supplement. Produced in
the adrenal glands, Dehydroepianodrosterone is responsible
for producing chemicals that influence the growth of
testosterone in the body. Used as a dietary supplement,
DHEA can do wonders for you. The enhancement of memory,
stamina build up, and increased levels of libido can
restore a man back to his natural state. It is a great
treatment for men with erectile dysfunction, a common
symptom of Andropause as well. There have been plenty
of tests using DHEA and placebos where libido and erectile
function improved significantly in the men using this
hormone than those that didn't. It has been said that
low levels of DHEA is linked with a speeded up aging
process. Before research efforts were placed into discovering
more about this hormone, it was associated with helping
in weight loss. Tests done on mice in laboratories showed
that DHEA controlled their levels of obesity. Soon after,
it was associated with a slew of other health benefits.
Bodybuilding enthusiasts should look closely into making
DHEA part of their nutritional supplement regimen. The
hormone plays a part in helping grow muscle mass (similar
to the same rate as other over the counter products
such as creatine and whey protein), reversing osteoporosis
by building stronger bones and strengthening bone tissue,
and regulating sex hormones in both men and women (estrogen
and testosterone.) It works along the same plane as
human growth hormone, another anti-aging drug given
to menopause sufferers in particular.
As stated previously, hormones are not synthetic. There
are human derived hormones that are packaged in capsules
and pills and sold to the general public to increase
the amount of hormone already present in the body. The
production of DHEA in the adrenal glands is highest
during the childhood and teenage years, trailing off
later on during mid-life. Men produce more of this hormone
than women, and senior citizens around the age of 65
have the lowest levels of all.
Consuming harmful substances can derail the production
of DHEA, such as drinking Sprite, Coca-Cola, or other
caffeine-packed beverages. Drink a bottle of mineral
water and hold off on the Fanta next time! Other things
that influence the levels of DHEA in the body are lack
of exercise and stress. Basically, any activity that
promotes aging will result in drop off levels. Jump
on that treadmill, release that excess stress, and maintain
your already decreasing amounts of this vital hormone!
Combat Andropause by using DHEA as a hormonal supplement.
Yes, that's the wise advice we're giving you today.
However, as your parents might've told you already -
too much of a good thing is a bad thing. If you take
too much, your body will stop producing its own natural
amount. An excess of DHEA can skyrocket your levels
of testosterone, amplifying your male features. Not
a good idea for women who want to maintain their female
attributes.
It is always wise to take proper safety precautions
when consuming any hormone supplement or drug. Remember,
recent studies have shown that too much Vitamin E can
cause heart failure. Did you think vitamins were care-free
and harmless? Think again!
About the Author
Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over 25
years experience. She specializes in internet marketing,
strategy and plan development, as well as management
of communications and public relations programs for
small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative
Communications: creative-com@cox.net or by visiting
www.everythingmenopause.com or read her book at www.howtoconquermenopause.com
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