Age Diagnostic Laboratories Knows Hormones


Testosterone

Important in both men and women
• Increases bone density and muscle strength
Studies suggest that testosterone
protects against prostate cancer
• In men deficiency is associated with andropause, aging, prostate disease, heart disease, and depression
• In women deficiency associated with osteoporosis and low libido

Progesterone

• Balances the effect of estrogen on the uterus, promotes bone growth and calms the mood
• In men protects against prostate cancer
• In women protects against osteoporosis, menopause, hot flashes
• In women deficiency associated with insomnia and irritability (eg PMS)

Estradiol

• The major active estrogen in both men and women
• Metabolic product of testosterone
• In men, excess estrogen is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity
• In women, too little estrogen is associated with menopause, vaginal dryness and hot flashes

Cortisol

• Screens for basic adrenal function
• Acts to mitigate against inflammatory process and stress. Too much can result in damage and too little make the body susceptible to injury and fatigue


Growth Hormone (HGH)

Steady decline associated with aging
• Increases lean body mass (muscle) and decreases adipose (fat)
• Enhances bone and muscle growth

DHEA

The primary adrenal hormone
• Elevates mood improves memory and enhances immune function
• In women, it is associated strongly with testosterone


Melatonin

• Induces sleep
• A metabolite of serotonin and deficiency may indicate a deficiency of serotonin
• A strong antioxidant to the brain
• Restores circadian rhythm


Thyroid: T4 and T3

• The two primary thyroid hormones
• Regulates metabolism
• Of the two, T3 is the bio-active form whereas the T4 serves as the reservoir for T3. Distorted ratios may indicate thyroid dysfunction
• Low levels of thyroid result in constipation, dry skin, fatigue, muscle aches, insomnia, irritability, and menstrual irregularity

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