Learn How to Change Your Metabolism: Get a Low-Cost Male Hormone Panel from Kyla

February 15, 2024

Have you lost the pep in your step? Has your get-up-and-go, got up and went? Maybe your energy just isn’t what it used to be. Perhaps you’ve gained weight and are having trouble sleeping. You might have heard about something called “male menopause.” Maybe you’re worried it’s an inevitable component of growing older. It isn’t. You can change your metabolism. However, there are some important steps you’ll want to take. Remember, accurate information is vital. Because chances are it’s not your age. It’s your hormones.

You Really Can Change Your Metabolism

Male menopause might be a catchy phrase but it’s also inaccurate. Menopausal women are facing the cessation of a biological function. Men are more likely to be dealing with a hormonal decline that often starts in their 40s. Unfortunately, many middle-aged and senior men view their growing depression, increasing belly fat, and even potentially life threatening conditions like diabetes as a normal part of aging.

The truth is, it doesn’t matter how old you are. You do not need to passively accept your physical or mental decline. You have options. The first step is discovering what’s wrong.  That’s why a low-cost hormone panel is vital. It can help you make educated decisions about your health. It can even deliver the tools you need to change your metabolism. However, not all at-home hormone panels are created equal.

Your Risk of Hormone Imbalance Increases With Age

It’s unfortunate but many men think hormonal imbalances are a “female problem.” In fact, hormone imbalances can affect both genders. For men, common warning signs include not getting enough sleep, have trouble gaining lean muscle, or experiencing sexual dysfunction. If you’ve experienced any of these or are just hoping to change your metabolism, you’ll want to know your current hormone levels. In fact, getting a low-cost hormone panel should be your very first step –– not spending money on over-the-counter supplements that promise more than they deliver.

So what will a low-cost hormone panel tell you? Well keep in mind that whenever you’re looking at hormones what you’re examining is your endocrine system. You’ve probably heard of many of the tissues involved in this system –– the pituitary gland, the pancreas, and the thyroid to name a few. They are all responsible for the creation and release of different hormones.

Your endocrine system is like a football team. The part of your brain known as the hypothalamus is the coach. The coach tells the players –– the various hormones ––what they need to do. In your body, these signals are delivered through the bloodstream. Hormones effect pretty much everything in your body including your skin, your organs and your muscles.

Did you know that you have over 50 different hormones in your body? It’s easy to see how an imbalance can affect your body in myriad ways. If you’re looking to change your metabolism, the first hormone to look at is the one you’re likely already familiar with: testosterone.

Dealing With Low Testosterone

Men with low testosterone syndrome are often dealing with weight gain. A bigger belly could mean you have a testosterone deficiency. Testosterone also affects insulin production. It even impacts kidney and liver function.  It’s not quite a miracle hormone but it’s pretty close. Low testosterone symptoms include “…an increased fat mass (in particular central adiposity), reduced insulin sensitivity, impaired glucose tolerance, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol and low HDL-cholesterol,” notes an article in The Journal of Endocrinology. “All these factors are found in the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes, contributing to cardiovascular risk.”

One recent study even noted that another low testosterone symptom is having trouble falling asleep. Although erectile dysfunction may not be a symptom, lowered sexual desire and lowered testosterone has been linked.

Of course, testosterone is just one hormone of many. That’s why Kyla’s low-cost hormone panel also looks at your prostate health, your thyroid function, and your fertility markers among others. After all, if you want to change your metabolism, then you’ll want to learn about any hormonal imbalances.

The good news is you can get your hormones professionally tested without the hassle of driving to a clinic or waiting in your doctor’s office. As many people learned during the pandemic, at-home tests are reliable and convenient. Some companies charge hundreds of dollars for similar test. At Kyla, the low-cost hormone panel is just $99.00.

Getting the results of your at-home hormone panel is a crucial first step –– but it’s only the first step. That’s because Kyla is a world leader in anti-aging programs. By using their AI-driven risk engine, you’ll discover how to live not just longer but better. And learning how to change your metabolism is a very important part of that.

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