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  • Fats: Saturated Fat vs. Unsaturated Fat

    Fats are the most energy dense of the three macronutrients. They provide about 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins provide about 4 calories per gram. As a result, we have become a highly “fat-phobic” society seeking out many non- and low-fat food alternatives. Although excessive fat intake is certainly not a healthy lifestyle choice, severely restricting intake is not healthy either. Fats are essential components of the human body and the body's metabolic processes, and eating it does not necessarily read more

  • Non-protein Supplements for Resistance Training

    [the_ad id="15851"] The following supplements are scientifically and empirically proven to help improve muscle growth, muscle strength, or muscle recovery. Studies have shown that these supplements are also safe for long-term use. While these supplements are by no means necessary, they may aid in maximizing your muscle size and strength gains.   BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) – The branched chain amino acids are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These amino acids directly stimulate protein synthesis and inhibit protein read more

  • Exercise For Men

    Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. To stay healthy, perform optimally, and slow the aging process, you need to be physically active throughout your life. Poor fitness is linked to obesity, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.1 Men who do not exercise regularly are more likely to suffer from the chronic problems shown below. They are also more likely to become physically disabled.   [the_ad id="15851"]   Two Sides of Physical Activity: Aerobic and read more
Aging

  • Side Effects of Testosterone Therapy

    Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is usually well tolerated as long as testosterone is kept within normal, physiologic levels. Side effects of testosterone therapy are generally mild. However, it is important for you and your physician to be aware of the following potential side effects. Many of the side effects may be mitigated by avoiding the most common testosterone replacement mistakes and by following-up regularly with your read more

  • Oral Testosterone

    Oral preparations of testosterone come in a pill form and are ingested. However, there is currently no oral testosterone form approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Therefore, orally available testosterone has no place in testosterone replacement therapy in the US. Most oral forms available on the underground market may cause significant liver damage and should be avoided. The reason that this form of testosterone read more

  • Anastrozole (Arimidex) for Men on Testosterone Therapy

    The following article discusses the subject of co-administering anastrozole with testosterone therapy. As a note, The Endocrine Society currently does not recommend for or against the use of anastrozole. Some physicians do prescribe it to mitigate symptoms of high estradiol levels, like gynecomastia and edema. With this being said, estradiol plays an important role, even in men, so taking it in the absence of clinically diagnosed high estradiol levels and related symptoms may be counterproductive. At this time, there is no consensus on its use or on the optimal estradiol range in read more

  • Testosterone Lozenges

    Testosterone Lozenges Transbuccal (oral absorbable) forms of testosterone work by absorption through the mucous membranes of the mouth. A lozenge containing testosterone is placed under the tongue or against the surface of your gums twice daily. The transbuccal system is designed to adhere to the gum or inner check for a 12 hour period, after which time it is replaced. There is significantly less potential liver toxicity associated with testosterone lozenges than with other oral testosterone forms because it read more
Men's Health

  • Vision Loss: Cataracts

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding structures that obstructs the passage of light. The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina on the back of an eye. The lens must be clear for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image you see will be read more

  • Obesity Risks

    Obesity Risks Obesity can negatively affect essentially any and every system in the body. Potential obesity risks include cardiovascular, psychiatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, muscoloskeletal, and seuxal problems. Additional details about each specific risk are included both in the image and article below. Psychiatric/Neurologic Depression Low Self-Esteem Headache Vision Problems Eating read more

  • Heart Attack Introduction

    Heart Attack Introduction (AKA Myocardial Infarction)1 Heart attack (aka myocardial infarction) is synonymous with unfortunate consequences and possibly death. But, do you really know what it is and what to do if it happens to you or someone you love. Our goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of what a heart attack really is and how to maximize your or your loved one’s chances of surviving one if it read more