{"id":51940,"date":"2024-02-15T11:43:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/?p=51940"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:46:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:46:46","slug":"learn-how-to-change-your-metabolism-get-a-low-cost-male-hormone-panel-from-kyla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/blog\/learn-how-to-change-your-metabolism-get-a-low-cost-male-hormone-panel-from-kyla\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Change Your Metabolism: Get a Low-Cost Male Hormone Panel from Kyla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you lost the pep in your step? Has your get-up-and-go, got up and wen<\/a>t? Maybe your energy just isn\u2019t what it used to be. Perhaps you\u2019ve gained weight and are having trouble sleeping. You might have heard about something called \u201cmale menopause.\u201d Maybe you\u2019re worried it\u2019s an inevitable component of growing older. It isn\u2019t<\/em>. You can <\/em>change your metabolism. However, there are some important steps you\u2019ll want to take. Remember, accurate information is vital. Because chances are it\u2019s not your age. It\u2019s your hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Really Can Change Your Metabolism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male menopause<\/a> might be a catchy phrase but it\u2019s 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 40<\/a>s. Unfortunately, many middle-aged and senior men view their growing depression, increasing belly fat<\/a>, and even potentially life threatening conditions like diabetes as a normal part of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The truth is, it doesn\u2019t 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\u2019s wrong.  That\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Risk of Hormone Imbalance Increases With Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s unfortunate but many men think hormonal imbalances are a \u201cfemale problem.\u201d 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\u2019ve experienced any of these or are just hoping to change your metabolism, you\u2019ll want to know your current hormone levels. In fact, getting a low-cost hormone panel should be your very first step \u2013\u2013 not <\/em>spending money on over-the-counter supplements that promise more than they deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what will a low-cost hormone panel tell you? Well keep in mind that whenever you\u2019re looking at hormones what you\u2019re examining is your endocrine system. You\u2019ve probably heard of many of the tissues involved in this system \u2013\u2013 the pituitary gland, the pancreas, and the thyroid to name a few. They are all responsible for the creation and release of different hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your endocrine system is like a football team. The part of your brain known as the hypothalamus is the coach<\/a>. The coach tells the players \u2013\u2013 the various hormones \u2013\u2013what 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you have over 50 different hormones in your bod<\/a>y? It\u2019s easy to see how an imbalance can affect your body in myriad ways. If you\u2019re looking to change your metabolism, the first hormone to look at is the one you\u2019re likely already familiar with: testosterone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing With Low Testosterone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s not quite a miracle hormone but it\u2019s pretty close. Low testosterone symptoms include \u201c\u2026an increased fat mass (in particular central adiposity), reduced insulin sensitivity, impaired glucose tolerance, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol and low HDL-cholesterol<\/a>,\u201d notes an article in The Journal of Endocrinology. <\/em>\u201cAll these factors are found in the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes, contributing to cardiovascular risk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Of course, testosterone is just one hormone of many. That\u2019s why Kyla\u2019s low-cost hormone panel<\/a> 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\u2019ll want to learn about any hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The good news is you can get your hormones professionally tested without the hassle of driving to a clinic or waiting in your doctor\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting the results of your at-home hormone panel is a crucial first step \u2013\u2013 but it\u2019s only the first step<\/a>. That\u2019s because Kyla is a world leader in anti-aging programs. By using their AI-driven risk engine, you\u2019ll discover how to live not just longer but better. And learning how to change your metabolism<\/a> is a very important part of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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