How is Testosterone Produced?

How is Testosterone Produced?


Testosterone produced by the human body is chemically and functionally similar to the kind produced by synthetic manufacturing processes. Only the kind that’s manufactured is used as a therapeutic material in hormone therapy. No effective therapy depends on using the same exact chemical form produced in the body. One process is completely natural, part of what happens in a healthy person, the other process is artificial and yields the only forms of testosterone that are used in effective anti-aging medications. Both processes involve chemical steps and end up with the same end result, testosterone that’s usable by the body.

The two types of testosterone produced: natural and synthetic.

Naturally Occurring Testosterone Produced in the Body

Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that’s produced in both men in women. Men produce large amounts of it relative to women, while women produce large amounts of estrogen on levels that men don’t. Testosterone is the substance that confers male characteristics to men.
In men’s bodies, the majority of the testosterone produced is made in a man’s testicles. There are specific cells in the testes called interstitial cells of Leydig that reside between the tubules where sperm formation takes place. In these cells convert cholesterol like substrates into testosterone, triggered by signals from the pituitary gland. Then the testosterone joins the blood, migrating to all parts of the body, reaching hormone receptors in almost every type of cell in the body, impacting whole-body health.
In young men, the testosterone produced is converted at a higher rate and concentration than in older men. A dip in testosterone levels is correlated directly with observable aging effects. Adding supplemental testosterone as part of hormone therapy diminishes these observable aging effects. One  doctor credited with the discovery of testosterone, Dr. Sequard , noted that administering it to himself gave him “restored vigor and energy to work longer.”
Patients taking testosterone have to be careful to follow their therapist’s recommended dosages, because more doesn’t necessarily mean greater effects. There are certain medical syndromes where testosterone production isn’t regulated properly, and isn’t inhibited as it is normally. These syndromes result in an overproduction of testosterone. For the individuals with this syndrome, this doesn’t result in amplified expression of male characteristics, however. It causes the opposite, the expression of female characteristics. This is because the greater levels of testosterone produced end up getting converted to estrogen, the hormone that confers female characteristics.  The testosterone produced in abundance has its effects inhibited by the estrogen levels. So basically, if you’re going to try taking testosterone, don’t try doing it alone. Make sure you use an experienced anti-aging clinic like AAI Rejuvenation Clinics.

Testosterone Produced Synthetically by Pharmaceutical Vendors

Testosterone can be manufactured a variety of ways, but the most common way it’s produced today involves phytosterols, chemical compounds derived from plants. The same chemical compounds could be manufactured along more synthetic pathways, but phytosterols are most common because they are a cost-effective, bio-organic means to acquire the initial substrates of testosterone production. The specific compound that’s used most often for the testosterone produced in the USA is androstendione. This can be derived from soy and yam isolates.

Oil soluble testosterone produced synthetically is bioidentical, and better for therapy

When testosterone is manufactured for therapeutic uses, it’s most common to create a form like testosterone cypionate. This commonly administered form is used because it has better solubility in oil based injectable solutions. It also is absorbed into the body more effectively and desorbed into the blood more slowly than the same exact form the body makes. It breaks down into the same form the body makes, but does this slowly over a period of several days. This is the ideal type of effect desired in hormone therapy, a constant and steady dose curve as opposed to a quick peak and drop in blood levels.
If an injection had the same exact material the body produces, a less oil soluble form of testosterone, then the level of it would peak quickly immediately after an injection and then tail off just as quickly, dropping to pre-injection levels over hours. That’s not an ideal effect for hormone therapy.
The form of testosterone that’s taken as part of hormone therapy is always going to be processed and somewhat different than the exact form your body makes. Make sure you’re getting the type of testosterone that maximizes its positive effects by using an experienced hormone therapy consultant.

AAI specializes in treating chronic age-related diseases and symptoms. Our primary goal is to promote wellness and vitality by focusing on the early detection of hormonal imbalances. A therapy through AAI is individualized to suit your unique needs in alignment with specific health and fitness goals. Our programs supersede other clinics in that we provide a combination of three crucial elements for successful treatment. First, we prescribe state of the art pharmaceutical support supplied by our specialized pharmacies. In order to partner with AAI, these pharmacies have to be in accordance with the highest regulations for injectable medications. Most common deficiencies are treated with TestosteroneSermorelin, and HGH options. We provide all supporting medications to ensure your endocrine system is functioning at a superlative level. Secondly, we follow with the latest in plant-based medicine to help cellular support during and after treatment enhancing your benefits and minimizing your ailments. Lastly, we provide the best patient advocate support available. Our advisers have been trained closely by our physicians to ensure that you are empowered to understand your treatment from start to finish. We truly believe in our therapies because we have experienced the life-changing benefits first hand and through our patients. Thank you for choosing AAI Rejuvenation Clinic!

We give our patients the best care possible when implementing their personal wellness regiment. It is our philosophy that each patient needs to be seen by their physician and have repeated follow-up blood work. We are committed to providing the most competitive pricing in the industry while delivering the highest quality patient care. 

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