What are Normal Testosterone Levels in Men?

What are Normal Testosterone Levels in Men?

 

As men age, levels of their hormones decrease naturally.  The most prominent male hormone that is effected as men age is testosterone.  By age 50, many men will have lost 20% to 50% of their total testosterone.  For some men the symptoms of low testosterone can be quite subtle, yet for many men low testosterone symptoms can be significant, and can lead to a form of male menopause called andropause.  In this article you will learn what testosterone is and its role in the male body, what are the normal testosterone levels and the common symptoms of low testosterone levels.

 

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is the prominent male sex hormone that is responsible for the development of testes and the prostate gland, as well as production of sperm.  In addition, testosterone is required for normal muscle development in males, is critical for proper bone mass and facial hair.

Normal levels of testosterone also affect well-being, regulates mood, prevents memory loss and the onset of depression, helps men maintain proper weight as they age, and can keep men from developing osteoporosis.

Testosterone levels begin to increase when a male approaches puberty and reach its peak by age 21-25.  By age 35, men can begin to lose testosterone.  Some experts say by age 40, men can begin to lose as much as 10% of their testosterone and by age 50 can have lost as much as 50% of their active testosterone.

 

What are Normal Testosterone Levels in Males?

The male sex hormone, Testosterone, has a normal range, defined as normal testosterone levels for a male between the ages of 21 and 50.  Testosterone is generally in the normal range until a male reaches the age of 45 to 50, and after this age, a measurable decrease of 1% per year in the production of testosterone can be detected.

Normal testosterone levels for a male between the ages of 21 and 50 are 300 to 1200 nanogram per deciliter (ng/dL).  *A level such as 200 ng/dL would be classified as a low testosterone level.  A level of this male sex hormone that is above 1200 ng/dL is considered to be high.

When testosterone levels are low, men can take a natural testosterone booster that actually prompts the body to begin producing its own testosterone.

 

Benefits of normal testosterone levels within the normal rage of 300-1200 ng/dL is good and will be represented by:

    • Good Well-being and Mood
    • Confidence
    • High Energy Level
    • Lack of unhealthy weight gain, particularly in the middle
    • Motivation and concentration
    • Strong Sex drive and libido
    • Concentration and Focus
    • Improved Strength and muscle mass
    • Decreased chances of developing depression

What are Common Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

Here are the common symptoms of low testosterone levels men between the ages of 45 and 60 may experience.  If men experience any of these symptom, they should consult a doctor for a testosterone level analysis to determine if the symptoms are the result of low testosterone or other medical issue.

    • Weight gain
    • Loss of muscle mass
    • Memory loss
    • Increased male breast size (gynecomastia)
    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Low sex drive/libido
    • Mood swings, including sadness, irritability, and anger
    • Bouts of depression
    • Confusion or loss of concentration
    • Low levels of energy
    • Insomnia

 

How to Maintain Normal Testosterone Levels

It is possible to boost your testosterone levels naturally without the use of pharmaceutical testosterone replacement therapy, which can come with several unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects.

1). Add zinc.  Zinc supplements are vital for healthy prostate function.  The prostate gland is a vital part of the male reproductive system that helps nourish sperm.

2). Avoid grapefruit.  Grapefruit is a healthy fruit, but in large amounts can lower testosterone, which acts as a catalyst for the body’s aromatase enzyme, which converts testosterone into estrogen.

3). Increase exercise.  Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the body that helps build muscle mass.  Building muscle naturally boosts testosterone levels.

4) Use a natural testosterone booster.  A natural testosterone booster can mimic increases levels of testosterone in the body and prompts the brain to continue the natural production of this vital male sex hormone.

 

 

Sources:

* http://men.webmd.com/features/low-testosterone-explained-how-do-you-know-when-levels-are-too-low

 

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