Testosterone is important not only in muscle build-up, to fuel your sex drive, but it is also crucial in other bodily functions such as generating red blood cells and sustaining bone mass. Here are 5 hidden signs that your testosterone is too low:
1. Your muscle mass shrinks
When your testosterone levels drop the muscle-building state of your body breaks down and turns catabolic. You will notice that it’s harder to push weights at the gym or build muscle and if this continues you will begin to lose muscle mass.
2. Your sex drive decreases
The most usual effect of low testosterone is a decrease in libido. Apart from masturbating less than usual
because you would have lesser sexual fantasies and erotic dreams, you would also feel uninterested in sex.
3. Your belly will grow
Having low testosterone increases the fat in your belly from 14% up to 22%. There is a dangerous link between low testosterone and obesity. Low testosterone decreases your motivation to go out and do physical activities which may cause you to put on weight. In turn, excess body fat can decrease your testosterone level even more.
4. You become moody
There is evidence that shows the link between low testosterone and mood. If the testosterone receptors in your brain which are linked to mood are empty it is highly responsible for your depression. Depression can subdue the ability of your testicles to produce testosterone which only adds up to the problem.
5. Your energy level suddenly drops
Low testosterone can decrease your energy and may also cause fatigue. You’ll want more naps throughout the day and you’ll feel like you don’t quickly recover from the physical activities that you are used to. Although, exercising regularly can help boost your testosterone, which is a more natural way than taking testosterone boosting medicine.
