Hormone Optimization with Age

What are hormones?

Hormones are chemicals produced within the body that regulate many different systems, including reproductive and sexual function, mood, bone density, and cholesterol metabolism. Essentially, hormones are what help manage our bodies to help make sure they are working effectively.* While our hormones can become unbalanced as we age, many other things can impact hormone balance in both men and women. Diet, consistently experiencing stress, living a sedentary lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and even some environmental factors can often impact hormonal balance.

Common Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

We know the human body is a complex set of functions and systems that all affect they way we feel and respond in life. Often times there are more than one ailment we are dealing with that can have great impact to our physical, mental and emotional health. For example, while a decrease in libido is the most commonly reported symptom of hormonal imbalance for men, there are many factors that can impact levels of intimacy for couples. Other common symptoms of hormone imbalance include:

• Fatigue

• Trouble sleeping

• "Brain fog" or trouble thinking clearly

• Mood swings

• Anxiety

• Hot flashes or flushes

• Weight Gain/Increased body fat

• Decreased sex drive

• High colesterol

• Irritability

What can I do?

We all know that nobody can escape Father Time. That said, there is a lot we can do to help ease the impacts of declining hormone levels in both men and women. Eating a healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise, staying hydrated and getting adequate levels of sleep are all effective tools to staying healthy and active. Even when we do all we can, our hormone levels can still benefit from a little boost. Bio-identical hormones from Biote are a form of hormone therapy that has existed in the U.S. for many decades and uses hormones that are structurally similar to those found within the human body.

The best thing you can do is schedule a free consultation with our knowledgeable and caring team to test your hormone levels with a simple blood test. This will give you the best data to make an informed decision as to best help you address your ailments in a safe and effective manner.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The content of this article in intended to be informational and educational; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.