Low Testosterone: 5 Possible Causes You Need to Know About

LET'S TALK TESTOSTERONE.⁠

Testosterone is AS important for women as it is for men, despite what you thought previously.

In males, it regulates fertility, muscle mass, and fat distribution and in females, optimal testosterone levels help: ⁠

〰️ Increase energy ⁠

〰️ Support fertility⁠

〰️ Normalize blood sugar levels⁠

〰️ Increase libido⁠

〰️ To reduce cellulite ⁠

〰️ To handle stress better⁠

〰️ Build muscle⁠

〰️ Support immunity ⁠

〰️ Protect your heart, bones, brain, and breasts⁠

Now that you know the importance of testosterone, let's dig a bit deeper to see if yours is out of balance. ⁠

SOME COMMON SIGNS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE IN WOMEN OF ANY AGE INCLUDE:

✔️sluggishness

✔️muscle weakness

✔️fatigue

✔️sleep disturbances

✔️reduced sex drive

✔️decreased sexual satisfaction

✔️weight gain

✔️fertility issues

Any or all of these stand out to you?

Increasing your low testosterone isn’t so straightforward because you NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHY.

ROOT CAUSES OF LOW TESTOSTERONE❗️⠀

There are many ways to address elevated testosterone levels⁠ but understanding the root cause is just as important. ⠀

Low testosterone can happen for a number of reasons including:⁠

Aging: testosterone levels decline naturally with age until a woman reaches menopause.

Primary adrenal insufficiency: If your adrenal glands are not functioning properly, you may not produce enough testosterone.

Pituitary gland dysfunction: During the normal testosterone production cycle, the pituitary gland (a gland at the base of your brain) secretes luteinizing hormone (LH), which instructs your ovaries to create testosterone. If your pituitary gland isn't working properly, your ovaries may never receive the signal to generate testosterone.

Medications: Oral contraceptives (typically containing estrogen and progesterone) prevent the ovaries from producing as much testosterone as they normally do. They also reduce free testosterone levels by increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels.

Undereating: Excessively restricting calories, carbs, fat, or protein will only fuel testosterone decline. Instead, focus on eating the right foods, at the right times, and in the right amounts, to increase testosterone.

The only way to know is through functional testing and evaluating which one ☝🏽 is happening in your body. This is why finding a practitioner that believes in treating root causes, not just symptoms are key.

Here are some ways to increase low testosterone levels:

 Protein, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins, in particular, vitamin B6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids are the best foods to increase testosterone levels.

Consider having the following testosterone enhancing foods in your diet on a regular basis:

✔️Regulate blood sugar by eating protein-rich and fibre-rich foods

✔️High zinc foods including beef, chicken, shellfish, legumes, tofu

✔️Almonds and pumpkin seeds – both rich in zinc, magnesium and protein; aim for 1 handful of almonds (approximately 20) and sprinkle a handful of pumpkin seeds on your porridge, salads, and soups daily

✔️Maca powder

If you want some deeper answers about your hormones and health let’s talk.⁠

If so you can learn more about ways to support low testosterone levels in my do at your own pace program Mend Your Menstrual Cycle.

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