More benefits of testosterone for aging men

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -

Treatment with testosterone can help curb the gain in abdominal fat as well as the loss of skeletal muscle seen in non-obese aging men, according to a new study.

"Though use of testosterone therapy as a means of defying the aging process is gaining popularity, data from scientific trials have been very limited in this area," study chief Dr. Carolyn Allan, from Prince Henry's Institute in Victoria, Australia, said in a statement.

"Our findings indicate that maintaining testosterone at 'young adult' levels may indeed prevent the adverse changes in body composition associated with the aging process."

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Helpful Herbs For Men

Balancing your life is important to ensure a healthy sex life and ultimately, a healthy relationship with your partner. Healthy eating and regular exercises are advised. It is not as easy to put this into practice but it may help your health overall, including sexual health.
Many people opt for vitamin Bs to sustain energy levels and to cope in times of stress. Others go for herbal remedies. A combination of herbs such as horny goat weed, ginkgo, ginseng, withania, muira puama, puncture vine and damiana may be of benefit.

Withania and ginseng are adaptogens which help one cope with stress. In addition, ginseng increases the nitric oxide level, helpful for erectile dysfunction. Ginkgo has been traditionally used to promote blood flow. The herb relaxes the artery walls, allowing more blood flow to the penis. Horny goat weed has testosterone-like effects, stimulating sexual desire and sensory nerves.

Damiana stimulates the natural desire for sex. Muira Puama increases libido and helps in hormone production. It also helps to maintain an erection. Puncture vine raises the amount of luteinising hormone, leading to increased testosterone levels in men.

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More sportsmen using HGH for fast healing

HGH getting more popular among sportsmen

Anabolic steroids build muscle. HGH has a different effect.

"The anabolic steroids make you bigger and stronger," Reds medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek said. "HGH increases the rate of recovery. The biggest problem with pitchers is they have these micro-injuries and tears from throwing so much.

"HGH helps you recuperate faster."

Doctors prescribe HGH to help patients heal faster from a variety of injuries.

"Healing is enormously important when you're talking about pitchers," Kremchek said.

HGH first was used to stimulate growth in those with pathologically short stature. It is also used to stimulate growth in farm animals.

In 1990, a study of men ages 61 to 81 showed that HGH increased muscle and bone mass and decreased fat mass.

That led to athletes seeking an edge to begin use of HGH. Google HGH and you'll find claims of all the wonderful things it will do.

"No. 1 use on the street for HGH is anti-aging," Kremchek said. "There are a lot of questions about use and abuse. We don't know the long-term effects."

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