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2024-12-27

What is the muscle-building effect of testosterone? Bianca's cosmetic medicine instructor, Yoko Maeda, explains!

Maeda Sensei's Blog 3: Male Hormone Testosterone

Men who are into weight training, have you ever heard of the word "testosterone"?

 

Testosterone is a type of male hormone. It plays a very important role in bone density, muscle strength, and muscle mass. If you want to increase muscle mass, it is worth knowing about the function of testosterone. If you are lacking in testosterone secretion, you can expect to maximize the effects of muscle training through hormone replacement therapy.

 

First, let me briefly explain the mechanism by which testosterone increases muscle mass.

 

The relationship between the male hormone testosterone and muscle building

 

Testosterone is the male hormone that is secreted most abundantly and has the strongest effects. Men with high levels of testosterone secretion are characterized by a muscular and robust build. Many men tend to gain muscle mass easily and are prone to losing weight in a healthy way. Although there is a strong theory that there is no correlation between the amount of testosterone secreted and facial appearance, it is said that people with high levels of testosterone tend to be positive and active, which makes them look expressive and lively.

 

For men, testosterone is an essential hormone for enhancing masculinity. If you want to build muscle, the key is to have enough testosterone in your body.

 

Testosterone, the “muscle-building hormone,” has three main effects on muscles:

 

[1] Promotes muscle repair and growth
Testosterone enhances the process of creating new proteins from amino acids in muscle cells, facilitating muscle repair and growth. The more testosterone you have, the more protein synthesis you can stimulate, and the more muscle you can build.

[2] Hypertrophy of muscle fibers
It has the effect of increasing the size of muscle fibers, especially fast-twitch muscles (muscles that produce large amounts of power in a short burst). People with many fast-twitch muscles tend to have larger, thicker muscles and build muscle easily. It is said that strengthening fast-twitch muscles and increasing muscle mass also improves athletic ability.

[3] Suppression of muscle breakdown
It works to suppress the breakdown of muscle protein. If testosterone is secreted properly, you will be able to maintain muscle volume without gaining or losing muscle mass.

 

Testosterone is a hormone secreted from the testicles in men. It is also secreted from the ovaries in women, but in amounts about 20/1th of that in men. It peaks in the 20s and decreases with age.

 

Men with low testosterone levels are...
◆It becomes difficult to build muscle
◆You become more likely to gain weight
◆ Easier to get tired
◆ Becoming mentally unstable, etc.
This can lead to negative physical and mental symptoms.

 

When testosterone is not being secreted sufficiently, you may find yourself in a state where you are exercising but are not gaining muscle. If you are not seeing the desired results from muscle training or if you have difficulty building muscle to begin with, a lack of testosterone may actually be the cause.

 

Testosterone deficiency can be treated with hormone replacement therapy

 

Many men who engage in muscle training are conscious of increasing their testosterone levels. There are various ways to increase muscle mass with a focus on testosterone, including training that moves large muscles such as squats, as well as muscle-building drugs, proteins, and supplements.

 

However, it is not that easy to make up for a lack of testosterone on your own. You may be worried about whether it will actually work or what the side effects of muscle-building drugs are. Also, testosterone supplements (testosterone boosters) for muscle building are merely dietary supplements, so you cannot expect immediate results. Just maintaining a regular lifestyle and stress-free life during busy days can be a big burden.

 

A healthy and efficient way to increase testosterone is to supplement it from within the body through hormone replacement therapy. Although it is not well known in Japan, hormone replacement therapy is a standard treatment overseas for anti-aging care and menopausal symptoms. It not only has the effect of increasing muscle strength, but also helps maintain mental and physical health, improving performance and quality of life.

 

There are various types of hormone replacement therapy, but Bianca Clinic offers natural hormone replacement therapy. Since we administer hormones with the same chemical structure as hormones produced in the body, there are almost no side effects and it is possible to achieve solid results while minimizing the burden on the body. We also provide dietary advice and prescribe supplements to supplement the nutrients necessary for muscle building while observing the increase in muscle mass.

 

If you want to build muscle through testosterone replacement therapy, come to Bianca Clinic

 

At Bianca Clinic, we offer a variety of treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy, and provide support for longevity, which allows you to live a long, healthy and enjoyable life.

 

If you don't have enough testosterone, not only will you not be able to build muscle, but you will also be more susceptible to various disorders. It is possible to increase your testosterone levels on your own, but this is not an easy method. At Bianca Clinic, you can increase your testosterone secretion in an efficient way under the supervision of a doctor. Testosterone replacement therapy is effective not only for building muscle, but also for improving your health and increasing your daily motivation. If you want to improve the results of your muscle training or are experiencing problems caused by male hormones, please feel free to consult us.

 

▷What are the contents and costs of testosterone replacement therapy?CLICK HERE

 

Bianca Clinic Cosmetic Medicine Supervisor
Profile of Dr. Yoko Maeda
https://biancaclinic.jp/doctor/maeda/

After completing his initial training at Okinawa Prefectural Nanbu Medical Center and Children's Medical Center, he worked in the Radiology Department at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and at a beauty clinic, before encountering high-concentration vitamin C infusion therapy at a seminar run by the Infusion Therapy Research Society, and studying abroad as a research fellow at the Riordan Clinic in the United States. He has a track record including being the youngest person to pass the specialist examination of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

 

He is currently working as a cosmetic medicine instructor at BIANCA CLINIC. The role of a cosmetic medicine instructor is to suggest ways to improve the body from the inside and approach healthy beauty. He treats a variety of physical disorders and concerns, including not only female menopause, but also male menopause, fatigue recovery, FAGA (female hair loss), ED (erectile dysfunction), and muscle building. As an aging care professional who treats aging from the inside, he proposes treatments tailored to each patient from among medical methods using regenerative medicine and advanced medicine. With an approach that aims to improve constitution and rejuvenate biological age, he supports longevity, which is living a long and healthy life, rather than simply extending lifespan.

 

<Contents of cosmetic medicine treatment>

◆ Male menopause
◆FAGA
◆Biological age (epigenetic clock/biological age test)
◆ Muscle building
Peptide therapy
◆Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
◆Orthoremcular Nutrition Therapy
◆Hydrogen therapy
◆NMN infusion therapy
◆Exosome injection
◆Purified concentrated stem cell culture supernatant liquid drip
◆High-concentration Vitamin C drip
◆ Placenta injections, etc.

 

<Affiliated academic societies, qualifications, etc.>

◆Director of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Internal Medicine
◆American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Specialist
A4M Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine Fellowship
◆ Chelation specialist at the American Academy of Advanced Medicine

 

<Check out the information regarding Dr. Yoko Maeda's cosmetic medicine here>
Dr. Yoko Maeda’s Instagram account (@dr.yokomaeda)CLICK HERE
Bianca Clinic's official Instagram account (@biancaclinic)CLICK HERE
Bianca Clinic's official YouTube account isCLICK HERE

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