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Published: Wed, 04/01/15
Testosterone is the male sex hormone that makes
a man 'a man.' Testosterone is dominant in men.
It drives the development of the male sex organs,
causes the voice to deepen during puberty,
stimulates the growth of facial hair and is the
reason why men are stronger and more
muscular than women.
Likewise, estrogen-which is dominant in women
-is the female sex hormone that gives women all
their wonderful feminine characteristics, making
them softer, more round and curvier.
Men and women each carry both hormones in
their bodies-one is the primary hormone and the
other just appears in small amounts.
But what happens when things go haywire and
levels of the non-primary hormone start to jump?
In women, elevated testosterone levels cause them
to take on masculine characteristics such as developing
facial hair and deeper voices.
Likewise, elevated levels of estrogen in men cause
them to take on more feminine characteristics. In fact,
when estrogen levels in men are higher than they
should be, it can bring about a whole slew of
unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects.
Enlarged breasts are one of the first and most noticeable
side effects to appear in men when estrogen levels are
elevated. This is known as gynecomastia and a few
other names in the gym too.
a man 'a man.' Testosterone is dominant in men.
It drives the development of the male sex organs,
causes the voice to deepen during puberty,
stimulates the growth of facial hair and is the
reason why men are stronger and more
muscular than women.
Likewise, estrogen-which is dominant in women
-is the female sex hormone that gives women all
their wonderful feminine characteristics, making
them softer, more round and curvier.
Men and women each carry both hormones in
their bodies-one is the primary hormone and the
other just appears in small amounts.
But what happens when things go haywire and
levels of the non-primary hormone start to jump?
In women, elevated testosterone levels cause them
to take on masculine characteristics such as developing
facial hair and deeper voices.
Likewise, elevated levels of estrogen in men cause
them to take on more feminine characteristics. In fact,
when estrogen levels in men are higher than they
should be, it can bring about a whole slew of
unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects.
Enlarged breasts are one of the first and most noticeable
side effects to appear in men when estrogen levels are
elevated. This is known as gynecomastia and a few
other names in the gym too.
Other side effects include loss of muscle tone, a
decrease in body hair, shrinking testes, depression,
fatigue, lower energy levels, poor memory, low stress
tolerance, an increase in fat around the mid-section
(belly fat) and erectile-dysfunction.
Elevated estrogen levels really do cause men to look-
and somewhat act-more like women and less like men.
As disconcerting as they may be, it's not just the
outward effects that are troublesome but the unseen
impact too.
For instance, high estrogen levels in men can double
the risk of stroke and increase the risk of cardio-
vascular disease and heart attacks.
Some research has also linked high estrogen levels to
enlargement of the prostate and Prostate Cancer.
When the rise in estrogen levels is accompanied by a
decline in testosterone levels-which is typically the
case-these risks are even greater.
the risk of stroke and increase the risk of cardio-
vascular disease and heart attacks.
Some research has also linked high estrogen levels to
enlargement of the prostate and Prostate Cancer.
When the rise in estrogen levels is accompanied by a
decline in testosterone levels-which is typically the
case-these risks are even greater.
These symptoms and health hazards appear because
elevated estrogen levels in men disrupt the natural
balance of the body's hormonal systems.
Men do need a certain degree of estrogen in their bodies.
It actually plays an important role in regulating and
optimizing sexual health and function. In particular,
it contributes to healthy, mature sperm and even boosts
the libido. It's only when the estrogen levels get too
high that the problems start to arise.
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MALE HORMONE IMBALANCE:
When the estrogen levels are too high and the
testosterone levels are too low in men it creates
what is called Male Hormone Imbalance.
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Elevated estrogen levels can be linked to a variety of
causes and conditions. Two of the most common self-
induced causes included obesity, excessive intake of
alcohol and stress.
Obese bodies convert fat to estrogen at significantly
higher levels than fit bodies. Prolonged alcohol abuse
deteriorates the liver, reducing its ability to breakdown
estrogen. I know stress is not exactly 'self-induced' but
how you manage it is.
Poor stress management can cause adrenal gland fatigue,
contributing to elevated estrogen levels.
Other conditions that can cause estrogen levels to spike
include pituitary gland disease, testicular tumors and
old age. There appears to be a growing body of
evidence linking estrogen spikes in men to prolonged
exposure to pesticides and a group of solvents known
as xenoestrogens.
Elevated estrogen levels can be linked to a variety of
causes and conditions. Two of the most common self-
induced causes included obesity, excessive intake of
alcohol and stress.
Obese bodies convert fat to estrogen at significantly
higher levels than fit bodies. Prolonged alcohol abuse
deteriorates the liver, reducing its ability to breakdown
estrogen. I know stress is not exactly 'self-induced' but
how you manage it is.
Poor stress management can cause adrenal gland fatigue,
contributing to elevated estrogen levels.
Other conditions that can cause estrogen levels to spike
include pituitary gland disease, testicular tumors and
old age. There appears to be a growing body of
evidence linking estrogen spikes in men to prolonged
exposure to pesticides and a group of solvents known
as xenoestrogens.
These petrochemical-based compounds are found in
cleaners, glues and a variety of consumer products
including lotions, soaps, shampoos and cosmetics.
Some experts even say that commercially-raised cattle,
poultry, fruits and vegetables-which utilize growth
hormones, pesticides and fertilizers-also contribute to
elevated estrogen levels in men.
Now that you know a few of the possible causes of
elevated estrogen levels in men and some of the physical
changes and health hazards they bring about, let's talk
about some of the things you can do to keep your
testosterone levels high and estrogen levels normal.
cleaners, glues and a variety of consumer products
including lotions, soaps, shampoos and cosmetics.
Some experts even say that commercially-raised cattle,
poultry, fruits and vegetables-which utilize growth
hormones, pesticides and fertilizers-also contribute to
elevated estrogen levels in men.
Now that you know a few of the possible causes of
elevated estrogen levels in men and some of the physical
changes and health hazards they bring about, let's talk
about some of the things you can do to keep your
testosterone levels high and estrogen levels normal.
First, eat healthy, exercise and be sure to include
strength training as part of your routine. Lifting
weights naturally boosts testosterone levels.
Next, watch your alcohol intake and don't drink to excess.
strength training as part of your routine. Lifting
weights naturally boosts testosterone levels.
Next, watch your alcohol intake and don't drink to excess.
Third, don't over train and be sure to get plenty of sleep.
Fourth, avoid direct contact with pesticides and solvents.
Lastly try to avoid commercially-grown meats, poultry, fish,
fruits and vegetables. While doing all these things are no
guarantee, you'll at least know that you're doing all you
can to keep your testosterone levels high and estrogen
levels normal.
fruits and vegetables. While doing all these things are no
guarantee, you'll at least know that you're doing all you
can to keep your testosterone levels high and estrogen
levels normal.
Keep training hard,
Mike Westerdal
CriticalBench.com