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Archive for the ‘Hormones’ Category
HGH and somatopause
People who retain the highest levels of human growth hormone (HGH), have the lowest rates of dementia, depression, heart disease and some cancers
The somatopause and aging
Human growth hormone (HGH) is a key regulator of growth in our bodies, acting to build and maintain structures and tissues. The decline in HGH is known as the somatopause
Benefits & risks of testosterone supplementation
Testosterone supplementation, can treat symptoms– giving improved energy, strength, mood, and feelings of well-being but it can also have potential side effects
Why is melatonin important as we age?
Melatonin is an antioxidant, one that is capable of reaching deep inside our cells, into the mitochondria, the main source of free radicals inside our cells
How to boost your DHEA levels
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is one of the most plentiful steroid hormones and has a range of important effects on our health. Find out if you’re DHEA deficient
What happens to DHEA levels as we age?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is produced primarily by our adrenal glands and has an important effect including being an important buffer for our sex hormones
How to boost testosterone as we age
In both men and women, blood levels of the major male sex hormones (called androgens) decline by about one per cent a year, from our mid-thirties.
Melatonin levels and aging – use of melatonin supplements
What is melatonin? Melatonin is a natural hormone released from our brains, as well as by the skin, intestines, bones and immune systems. Melatonin production in our brains is set according to our body clocks (circadian rhythms), with the highest levels seen at night (two to four hours after we go to sleep) and the
How can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help with the aging process?
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is widely used by women wishing to manage their menopausal symptoms. In addition, many believe that that delaying the loss of estrogen levels by up to 10 years through HRT may also delay various complications of aging by a similar length of time. Certainly, HRT
Female sex hormones & aging
I’m starting to experience hot flushes and this is freaking me out! I’m probably like many women my age who don’t really see it coming and feel it is far too soon to be experiencing this. As this is such an important area for women, I thought I’d provide the whole chapter from our book
