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Testosterone deficiency as a cause of erectile dysfunction

Key messages for you

  • Signs of testosterone deficiency:Less desire for sex & sport, tiredness, erection problems, loss of performance, lack of energy, larger waist circumference.
  • Zinc for testosterone:25-30 mg of zinc daily can help increase testosterone levels – best taken with meals.
  • Measures:A healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, rest) and, if necessary, drug therapy can stabilize the hormone balance.
  • Positive effects:Treatment often improves libido, performance and quality of life.
Testosterone is by far the most important sex hormone in men. This power hormone has a major impact on erectile function and male libido. When testosterone levels are too low, symptoms such as erectile dysfunction and other ailments can occur. Low levels of testosterone in the body can be caused by hormonal imbalances, kidney failure and dialysis treatments. However, this hormone produced in the male gonads is particularly important for male sex drive: testosterone is by far the most important sex hormone in men. It has numerous tasks and an essential part in the development of sexual desire.


7 signs of testosterone deficiency:

  1. Declining desire for sex
  2. Not interested in sports
  3. Fatigue
  4. Decrease in performance
  5. Physical weakness
  6. Erectile dysfunction
  7. Increasing abdominal girth

    Increase testosterone with zinc

    Zinc is a mineral that is often associated with a testosterone-boosting effect. If you are zinc deficient, you should take 25-30 mg of elemental zinc per day. Here, “elemental zinc” means the weight of the mineral itself and not the entire chemical compound intended to facilitate absorption in the body. Zinc should be taken with meals. At doses higher than 800 mg, you should not take it with minerals such as magnesium or calcium, as the substances then compete with each other for absorption in the body. However, at a lower dose, you can take the minerals together.

    Lack of testosterone - what now?


    An existing testosterone deficiency can usually be easily remedied. Depending on the individual hormone balance, a change in lifestyle is sufficient in many cases. For example with a balanced diet, exercise/physical training and necessary rest breaks. At the same time you are doing something good for your health. In addition, drug therapy can be useful. In addition to an increase in sexual desire and performance, the treatment often leads to a significant increase in quality of life.

    Sources:
    https://www.maennergesundheit.info/erektionsstoerungen/ursachen/organisch/testosteronmangel.html
    https://www.maennergesundheit.info/erektionsstoerungen/ursachen/organisch/testosteronmangel.html

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    Key messages for you

    • Signs of testosterone deficiency:Less desire for sex & sport, tiredness, erection problems, loss of performance, lack of energy, larger waist circumference.
    • Zinc for testosterone:25-30 mg of zinc daily can help increase testosterone levels – best taken with meals.
    • Measures:A healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, rest) and, if necessary, drug therapy can stabilize the hormone balance.
    • Positive effects:Treatment often improves libido, performance and quality of life.
    Dr. Adrian Weingart
    Dr. Adrian Weingart

    CPO & Co-Founder

    Dr. Adrian Weingart
    Dr. Adrian Weingart

    CPO & Co-Founder