About Testosterone Testosterone is a unique chemical structure that has the capacity to promote the formation of bone and muscle in the body. Testosterone is also referred to as an androgen, which means “male producing.” And, certainly, the hormone is an essential component of maleness. In fact, there’s a sense in which it is testosterone

Medically reviewed by Judith Marcin, MD on April 19, 2017 — Written by Ryan Wallace and Kathleen Yoder Low sex drive Erections Semen Hair loss Fatigue Muscle mass Body fat Bone mass Mood Outlook Low testosterone Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. It’s mainly produced in men by the testicles. Testosterone affects

Medically reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD on October 26, 2017 — Written by Kristeen Cherney Tuna Low-fat milk Egg yolks Fortified cereals Oysters Shellfish Beef Beans More Eating for higher T Testosterone is a male sex hormone that affects more than just sex drive. The hormone is also responsible for bone and muscle health,

Written by Rudy Mawer, MSc, CISSN on May 20, 2016 Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, but females also have small amounts of it. It is a hormone, produced in men’s testicles and women’s ovaries (1). The adrenal glands also produce small amounts. During puberty in boys, testosterone is one of the main drivers