Hormones are powerful chemical messengers made by glands in your body. They travel in your bloodstream to targeted tissues and organs and can influence many processes including your growth, reproduction, mood and general well-being.‌

For men, testosterone is one of the most influential hormones your body produces. Having too much or too little of it can affect your body functions, physical appearance and mood in significant ways.

This explains why it is crucial to maintain healthy levels of hormones including your testosterone level, which naturally declines with age.

1. A hairy situation

Starting to notice that your hair or beard is taking much lnger to grow over time? While there are other factors affecting hair loss, this could be a testosterone drop red flag.

2. Hello, belly fat

Have you noticed a bigger waistline or a more protruding belly? This could be an indication that T-levels have dropped.

3. Mornings no longer as glorious?

Do not take something that you’re used to for granted as it is a good indicator if your nervous and vascluar system are functioning properly. The absence of morning mood say a lot about your general intimate health.

4. Where are you, performance?

Is “not feeling it” a common catchphrase you are using recently? Signs of lagging performance include a dip in enthusiasm for a physical relationship and struggles with getting it up. Testosterone plays a key role in helping men’s bodies produce sperm. Low levels mean less sperm, which translate to a decline in interest in physical intimacy.

5. Your bone mass took a nosedive

Testosterone has an important role in maintaining bone mineral density among men. Low T-levels can impact bone strength and density which in turn increase the risk of falls and fractures.

6. Your muscle strength is not how they used to be

Testosterone helps keep your muscles big and strong. If you are struggling to life heavy objects that were considered easy before or find difficulty in ripping thru your usual reps at the gym, low testosterone may be the root cause.

7. Mr Grouch is your natural state

Feeling tired and cranky most of the time despite sufficient sleep? This could be due to waning T-levels. Low mood and lack of energy are testosterone drop red flags.

ALL ABOUT THE ” T ” WORD

Testosterone; which is mainly produced in your testicles, gradually drops as soon as your body hits peak maturity (and that is long before you hit the big 4-0!). A normal male testosterone level peak at 20 years old and it slowly declines with age.

The normal range of testosterone levels in men is about 270 to 1,070ng/dL with an average of 679ng/dL.

A decline in T-levels can adversely affect performance, energy level and stress-coping ability, which could lead to relationship issues. The quality of your sperm declines significantly as you age too. High alcohol intake, cigarette smoking and excessive abdominal fat may also affect sperm quality.

How do I maintain my T- Level?