Androgens can promote the development of male reproductive organs, but also have immune function, which is very important for men's health. In general, male androgen levels reach a peak around the age of 20, and as they grow older, their secretion gradually decreases, especially after the age of 50, androgen secretion levels plummet, at which time the body is also prone to some discomfort.
However, in reality, some men still have strong androgen secretion after the age of 50, is this a good thing or a bad thing? There may be the following situations, which need to be paid attention to!
1. Hair loss
If the androgen secretion in the body is too strong, a large amount of testosterone can stimulate the hair follicle, resist the physiological activity of the hair follicle, resulting in the protein and energy metabolism of the hair follicle is impaired, the hair becomes thinner and thinner, and eventually complete necrosis, causing hair loss.
2. Increase the burden on the prostate
If androgen secretion is still strong after the age of 50, it can increase the workload of the prostate and induce problems such as prostatic hyperplasia. When prostatic hyperplasia develops to a certain extent, it can cause squeezing of the urethra and bladder, causing symptoms such as urinary frequency and urgency, and can also affect sexual function when severe.
3. Cause endocrine disorders
Endocrine this "big family" not only has androgens, but also includes other hormones involved in human metabolism, once the secretion of androgens is too much, the secretion of other hormones will be affected, resulting in endocrine disorders, bringing harm to health.
4. Affecting conception
Men have excessive androgen secretion after the age of 50, which can affect the combination of sperm and eggs, making it difficult for women to conceive.
It can be seen that it is not a good thing that androgen secretion is still strong after the age of 50, but if the body is too deficient in androgens, it will also affect men's sexual function, and will also cause insomnia, memory decline and so on. So, how should men maintain a balance of hormones in their bodies?
1. Quit smoking and alcohol
Men with smoking and drinking habits should pay attention to the fact that long-term smoking and drinking can affect the secretion of hormones in the body, make androgen levels unbalanced, and also cause harm to the health of the lungs, liver, cardiovascular, etc., so male friends are advised to quit smoking and alcohol as soon as possible.
2. Maintain a good attitude
Many men have long-term mental stress and depression, which will also cause androgen secretion disorders, affect the metabolism of the body, and ultimately affect health. Men in life to learn to relax, avoid too much pressure on themselves, maintain a good attitude, in order to keep hormone secretion balanced.
3. Ensure adequate sleep
Staying up late often and not getting enough sleep can lead to endocrine disorders. Men should develop regular work and rest habits, try not to stay up late, go to bed early and get up early.
4. Exercise appropriately
Exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism in the body, and also help to relax the mood, thus helping to stabilize hormone secretion. It is recommended that men adhere to exercise at least 3 to 5 days a week, and each exercise time is not less than 30 minutes.
5. Reasonable diet
Men can eat more zinc-rich foods in their diet, and they can also supplement vitamins and dietary fiber, which can help regulate androgen levels. Usually, eat less high-calorie, high-fat foods and pay attention to nutritional balance.
All in all, it is not a good thing that men's androgen secretion is still strong after the age of 50, which is likely to bring about adverse consequences such as hair loss and prostatic hyperplasia. Men want to keep the hormones in the body balanced, must develop healthy living habits, such as more exercise, reasonable diet, etc., only the body hormone secretion balance, the body will be healthier.