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8 benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in over 40s
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? (TRT)
TRT is a form of hormone replacement therapy where testosterone is replaced to bring overall testosterone levels in the body up into the normal range of 270 to 1070 ng/dL. There are four main ways of administering TRT: injections, testosterone patches, skin creams and gels. TRT is usually prescribed to help remove the effects of male hypogonadism. Symptoms of hypogonadism include:
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Canada
A 2012 study1 found that one in ninety men in Ontario, Canada were being treated with a testosterone product. However, only about six per cent of the men had a conclusive diagnosis of hypogonadism – the condition when the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone. One potential reason for so many men who didn’t have a diagnosis of hypogonadism using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in Canada is because of the benefits that increasing testosterone can bring.
By increasing testosterone levels using TRT, you can activate these androgen receptors. This can be seen in users of anabolic steroids as well with many reporting increased sex drive during a cycle.
Furthermore, TRT has the potential to improve your erections. This is because you need to have testosterone to work on the receptors in the penis to help it trap blood and keep it erect. If you do not have enough testosterone then the process is impaired. However, erections also rely on nerves and blood flow being healthy so TRT alone may not be the best cure for erectile dysfunction although it will improve libido.
This is because androgen receptors are found in muscle tissue so testosterone activates them to increase growth. The upper chest, upper traps and deltoids have an especially high concentration of androgen receptors and these areas often grow dramatically when individuals first start using testosterone. Moreover, testosterone can also increase water retention due to its ability to enhance glycogen storage capacity. For some individuals this can be beneficial as it can lead to bigger pumps in the gym and fuller looking muscles. With bigger pumps the tight fascia around the muscle stretches, which in turn gives the muscle more room to grow.
However, TRT will not be the same as a full-blown cycle of anabolic steroids and you will still have to put in the work if you want to change your physique. This means that you should follow a proper workout routine, eat in a caloric surplus to gain muscle and make sure to sleep enough. Without adequate sleep, training and nutrition the muscle building effects of TRT will be reduced.
Study results are mixed regarding TRT helping with heart disease. In the early 2000s small studies found that TRT only slightly reduced heart disease. However, a larger 2015 study5 of 83,000 patients found that men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches or injections were twenty four percent less likely to have a heart attack and thirty six percent less likely to experience a stroke.
While we do not know exactly how testosterone impacts energy, there are two main theories. One of these is that testosterone impacts the mitochondria, which produce energy within cells causing them to create more energy. Another idea is linked to androgen receptors. If the receptors do not get enough input then that can lead to fatigue.
Cumulative benefit of TRT
Overall, one of the key benefits of TRT is that many of the positive effects feed into one another. For example, having improved energy (7) can further improve gym performance (5), which can in turn lead to more muscle mass (4) and a subsequent reduction in fat levels (3) due to an increase in your basal metabolic rate. Similarly, improved performance in the gym (5), greater muscularity (4) and increased sex drive (2) can all contribute to better mood and confidence.
http://scoobysworkshop.com/all-about-trt/
1https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/numbe...stosterone-rises-dramatically-study-1.1916788
2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5209560/
3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701485/
4https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199607043350101
5https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0815-5.cfm
What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? (TRT)
TRT is a form of hormone replacement therapy where testosterone is replaced to bring overall testosterone levels in the body up into the normal range of 270 to 1070 ng/dL. There are four main ways of administering TRT: injections, testosterone patches, skin creams and gels. TRT is usually prescribed to help remove the effects of male hypogonadism. Symptoms of hypogonadism include:
- Muscle loss
- Reduced growth of penis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Osteoporosis
- Low sex drive
- Depression
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Canada
A 2012 study1 found that one in ninety men in Ontario, Canada were being treated with a testosterone product. However, only about six per cent of the men had a conclusive diagnosis of hypogonadism – the condition when the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone. One potential reason for so many men who didn’t have a diagnosis of hypogonadism using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in Canada is because of the benefits that increasing testosterone can bring.
- Improved mood
- Increased libido
By increasing testosterone levels using TRT, you can activate these androgen receptors. This can be seen in users of anabolic steroids as well with many reporting increased sex drive during a cycle.
Furthermore, TRT has the potential to improve your erections. This is because you need to have testosterone to work on the receptors in the penis to help it trap blood and keep it erect. If you do not have enough testosterone then the process is impaired. However, erections also rely on nerves and blood flow being healthy so TRT alone may not be the best cure for erectile dysfunction although it will improve libido.
- Lose fat and gain muscle at the same time
- Increased muscle mass
This is because androgen receptors are found in muscle tissue so testosterone activates them to increase growth. The upper chest, upper traps and deltoids have an especially high concentration of androgen receptors and these areas often grow dramatically when individuals first start using testosterone. Moreover, testosterone can also increase water retention due to its ability to enhance glycogen storage capacity. For some individuals this can be beneficial as it can lead to bigger pumps in the gym and fuller looking muscles. With bigger pumps the tight fascia around the muscle stretches, which in turn gives the muscle more room to grow.
However, TRT will not be the same as a full-blown cycle of anabolic steroids and you will still have to put in the work if you want to change your physique. This means that you should follow a proper workout routine, eat in a caloric surplus to gain muscle and make sure to sleep enough. Without adequate sleep, training and nutrition the muscle building effects of TRT will be reduced.
- Improved performance in the gym
- Potential for healthier heart and blood
Study results are mixed regarding TRT helping with heart disease. In the early 2000s small studies found that TRT only slightly reduced heart disease. However, a larger 2015 study5 of 83,000 patients found that men whose low testosterone was restored to normal through gels, patches or injections were twenty four percent less likely to have a heart attack and thirty six percent less likely to experience a stroke.
- Your energy levels can skyrocket
While we do not know exactly how testosterone impacts energy, there are two main theories. One of these is that testosterone impacts the mitochondria, which produce energy within cells causing them to create more energy. Another idea is linked to androgen receptors. If the receptors do not get enough input then that can lead to fatigue.
- TRT can be sourced legally in Canada
Cumulative benefit of TRT
Overall, one of the key benefits of TRT is that many of the positive effects feed into one another. For example, having improved energy (7) can further improve gym performance (5), which can in turn lead to more muscle mass (4) and a subsequent reduction in fat levels (3) due to an increase in your basal metabolic rate. Similarly, improved performance in the gym (5), greater muscularity (4) and increased sex drive (2) can all contribute to better mood and confidence.
http://scoobysworkshop.com/all-about-trt/
1https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/numbe...stosterone-rises-dramatically-study-1.1916788
2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5209560/
3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701485/
4https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199607043350101
5https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0815-5.cfm
