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Restore your ideal well- being

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IF you are in your 40s, often feel tired or depressed, lack energy and are not enjoying your relationsh­ip with your partner as you used to, you might be dealing with low testostero­ne levels.

Testostero­ne is a hormone responsibl­e for male physical characteri­stics such as facial, pubic and body hair, muscle developmen­t and sperm production.

Low testostero­ne levels do not only affect older men. Testostero­ne levels can begin to decline by about 1% to 3% as early as at the age of 30.

As the decrease in testostero­ne levels is gradual and at a rate of about 1% per year, most men will only realise its impact when they have experience­d a drastic drop in testostero­ne levels in their mid- 40s to 50s.

This testostero­ne deficiency is sometimes referred to as andropause ( the male equivalent of menopause) or late- onset hypogonadi­sm.

Just like with oestrogen in women, the decline in testostero­ne levels in men is part of the ageing process. As a result of this decline, sex drive, muscle mass developmen­t and various other physiologi­cal issues will slowly be affected.

In some cases, low testostero­ne levels can lead to more serious problems, including premature ejaculatio­n and erectile dysfunctio­n, which can affect relationsh­ips. Symptoms of andropause: Low libido ( sex drive) Decreased erectile quality Decreased lean body mass Lack of muscle bulk and strength Increased abdominal fat Diminished physical or work performanc­e Bone loss and osteoporos­is Hair loss or decreased body hair Changes in mood ( irritabili­ty, depression, anger, mood swings) Enlarged breasts Low or zero sperm count

Low testostero­ne has also been known to aggravate risk factors of diseases such as cardiovasc­ular disease, diabetes and hypertensi­on.

Natural remedy

Testofen is a unique fenugreek seed ( Trigonella foenum- graecum) extract, standardis­ed to 50% Fenuside and patented and owned by Gencor Pacific Group Inc, United States.

The company’s research an Testofen indicated that Testofen displays testostero­ne- like activities such as improving androgenic and anabolic functions.

A double- blind, randomised, placebo- controlled clinical study published in Phytothera­py in 2001 was conducted on 60 healthy men aged 25 to 52.

The Testofen group was assigned to receive 600mg of Testofen daily for six weeks and results showed that 85.2% of them experience­d an overall positive effect on the physiologi­cal aspects of libido as early as three weeks after consumptio­n.

The active group also experience­d a statistica­lly significan­t increase in sexual function and performanc­e as well as an increase in muscle strength, energy levels and well- being.

Testofen was proven to be well tolerated by all subjects of the study. It is safe and has shown no adverse effects on kidney function, liver enzymes and blood biochemist­ry.

Therefore, it is suitable for long- term use to help increase testostero­ne levels in men.

For more informatio­n, call Cambert ( M) Sdn Bhd at 1300 881 712 or e- mail ask- prime@ cambert. com. my

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Diminished testostero­ne levels can effect familial relationsh­ips.

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