Men Have Hormones Too:
Understanding Andropause and Hormone Balance: Just like women experience menopause, men go through a hormonal shift too, known as andropause. Sometimes referred to as “male menopause,” andropause describes the gradual decline of testosterone and other hormones like DHEA in men, typically starting in their 40s or 50s.
Unlike the abrupt changes women may face, hormonal decline in men is gradual, but the impact on health and quality of life can be significant.
Common Symptoms of Andropause Include:
* Low energy or fatigue
• Reduced muscle mass and increased body fat
• Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction
• Mood swings, irritability, or depression
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Gynecomastia (commonly called “moobs”)
• Insulin resistance and metabolic issues
These symptoms are often brushed off as “getting older,” but they are often linked to hormonal imbalances that can—and should—be addressed.
How Nutrition and Lifestyle Affect Male Hormones: The good news is, you’re not powerless. Hormones are influenced by what you eat, how you move, how you sleep, and how you manage stress. Targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies can support hormone balance, ease symptoms and help you feel like yourself again.
Working together, we can tailor a plan to enhance your daily nutritional intake, implement the right changes to support your day to day living, and boost your health to make a real difference.
Insulin Resistance, “Moobs,” and ED: What’s the Link?: Hormonal imbalance in men often doesn’t show up as one issue—it’s a cascade.
Here’s how it plays out:
• Insulin resistance increases belly fat and disrupts testosterone production.
• More fat tissue converts testosterone into estrogen, leading to signs like gynecomastia (“moobs”).
• Low testosterone contributes to erectile dysfunction, poor motivation, and muscle loss.
Addressing nutrition and insulin sensitivity is often the first step to reversing this chain reaction.
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