It seems to be to good to be true, a “fountain of youth” bringing men back to the health and vigor of their younger days. But can the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy really be as good as they say they are? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
Improved Physique
Some of the common outcomes of Testosterone Replacement Therapy include: reduced belly fat and increased muscle mass. Apparently, this reduction in belly fat and increased muscle mass help to metabolize sugar better and may even help to reverse insulin resistance.
Increased Bone Strength
Men treated with testosterone experience an increase in bone mineral density–especially in their hips and spine. This is an important benefit as four out of ten fractures due to brittle bones after age 50 happen to be in men. Treating low T can strengthen a man’s bones and help prevent osteoporosis.
Improved Sexual Function
Men treated with testosterone supplementation for an average of three months increased the frequency of sex, and triggered more nocturnal spontaneous erections, according to 17 studies in the journal Clinical Endocrinology. Low free testosterone has been linked to sexual difficulties. TRT can help a man to maintain an erection, renew a man’s interest in sex and improve sexual sensations during sex.
Healthier Cardiovascular System
It has been suggested by several studies that testosterone may play an important role in cardiovascular function. These studies found low testosterone levels in men with heart disease and with its risk factors. One of the explanations might be that testosterone keeps the arteries flexible, allowing them to dilate and constrict with changes in blood flow. It has been said, that testosterone helps red blood cell production through the bone marrow. A recent study of 83,000 men found that men who were treated were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 36 percent less likely to experience a stroke.
Improved Mental Clarity
Many men have reported feeling sharper after TRT. Additionally, research shows that men with higher ratios of total testosterone have lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is evidence to suggest that there is a strong correlation between testosterone and thinking abilities such as faster processing speed and verbal memory. Men who were treated– between ages 34 to 70 years old– demonstrated improvement in spatial memory.
Improved Quality of Life
As if sexual improvements were not enough, it turns out that, based on dozens of studies, testosterone is very important as it relates to health issues like diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and osteoporosis. Recent studies have also shown a link between low testosterone and shorter life expectancy. There has also been evidence showing that TRT can also aid blood sugar control, preventing or controlling diabetes. Additionally, as fat mass goes down and muscle mass goes up, we see an overall improvement in the quality of life in males treated with TRT. It can improve a man’s mood and energy level while reducing irritability and anger.
Overall, it seems like testosterone is really the elixer of life. However, unlike the Fountain of Youth, this was something men had a lost over time. Perhaps, with TRT the signs of aging can be reversed for good.
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