Middle-aged woes

TIRED? Prone to weight gain? It may not be as simple as lack of sleep or an unhealthy diet. If you are a man facing these problems, it could be caused by low testosterone.

After the age of 30, men generally experience a drop in testosterone levels by about 1% each year. The decline gets more drastic after the age of 40.

A man needs to have a healthy level of testosterone to maintain the balance of his androgenic and anabolic effects. Androgenic effects are responsible for male traits, such as sexual characteristics, libido, sexual satisfaction and performance, while anabolic effects promote muscle and bone building.

If the level of testosterone is no longer able to maintain the male characteristics effectively, it is a medical condition known as andropause, also commonly known as Low T.

Andropause is a male equivalent of menopause. It is attributed to a lot of unexplained symptoms that afflict men in their 40s and beyond such as: Lack of energy Lack of concentration Lack of muscle and strength Lack of agility Lack of stamina Lack of interest Lack of vigour Lack of confidence

After a certain age, even though the body still continues to produce testosterone, it is no longer as effective. This is because testosterone is inactivated rapidly by a type of protein called globulin (SHBG), of which production increases as one ages. This leads to the decrease of active testosterone in the blood, thus causing functional symptoms of Low T.

Studies have shown that total testosterone decreases by approximately 30% in healthy men between the ages of 25 and 75. Free testosterone levels decline even more significantly, by approximately 50%. An increase of male functions (androgenic function). An increase in muscle tone and strength (anabolic function). Overall positive effects including increased libido as early as three weeks, increase in muscle strength, energy levels and feeling of well-being (in 85.2% of men aged 25 to 52 that received 600mg of Testofen per day for six weeks). Significant increase in muscle mass and strength after taking 600mg of Testofen per day, for at least one month, combined with exercise.

Living a youthful and active life after 40 is now possible if you re-activate your testosterone. Supplementing your diet with Testofen, plus regular exercise is the secret to boost your active testosterone levels. Start today and continue to be at your best.

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