{"id":28628,"date":"2021-07-18T07:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T07:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=sexualhealth&#038;p=28628"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:59:27","slug":"effects-of-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/effects-of-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Effects of Testosterone on the Body"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We have all heard about testosterone, but not everyone knows the details of this hormone or its effects on the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the most important hormone in males and it is strongly related to sexual function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what is it made of?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does it work in different tissues?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading this article, you will have the answers to these questions and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-testosterone\"><strong>What is testosterone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is the male hormone, the one that activates puberty in young males turning them into adults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It synthesizes in the testicles, more specifically, in cells known as Leydig cells.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have androgen receptors in the cell wall and receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/luteinizing-hormone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luteinizing hormone<\/a> (LH). Once received, this LH activates the machinery, and Leydig cells start producing testosterone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look at testosterone and cholesterol molecules, you will see many similarities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a ring system in common, and cholesterol is essential for testosterone synthesis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This conversion also happens in other tissues, especially the adrenal glands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once released to the bloodstream, testosterone triggers thousands of chemical reactions in the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to what happened with LH activating testosterone production, this hormone interacts with receptors all over the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For educational purposes, we\u2019re summarizing the most important signals and their effects on the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-effects-of-testosterone-on-the-body\"><strong>10 effects of testosterone on the body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following points are what males experience when testosterone is released and received by various tissues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-body-becomes-ready-for-reproduction\">1) The body becomes ready for reproduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the primary function testosterone has.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is called sex hormone because it is designed to promote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/eleven-sexual-health-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sexual health<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is involved in almost every step of reproduction (1):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speeds up sperm production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains sexual desire and arousal levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">erectile dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Causes transformations in the body, making males appealing to females<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/signs-of-low-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testosterone deficiency<\/a>, one of the first noticeable changes will be in your sexual functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-mind-starts-behaving-differently\">2) The mind starts behaving differently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason why males can be so competitive with one another has to do with testosterone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In various brain centers, this hormone causes significant changes in neurotransmitters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/best-testosterone-supplements-testo-booster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Testosterone boosts<\/a> competition and dominance in males as an instinct to get females.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, such traits turn into aggression, especially when testosterone levels are extremely high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Androgen deficiency causes brain alterations as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/male-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depression<\/a> or sadness, low motivation levels, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4649825\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cognitive problems<\/a> (2).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-muscles-prepare-for-battle\">3) The muscles prepare for battle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is prevalent among bodybuilders because it is essential to stimulate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/how-to-gain-muscle-mass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">muscle growth<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the reason why males find it easier to gain muscle compared to females.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone acts in the muscle fiber, speeding up protein synthesis and increasing muscle strength and size at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a testosterone deficiency, males start to lose muscle mass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly noticeable in seniors with frailty and other forms of muscle wasting (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-the-bones-become-stronger\">4) The bones become stronger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Males are traditionally chosen for labor work, and it has been so for millennia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why men also need testosterone to guarantee bone density and mineralization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to estrogens in women, testosterone helps bone tissue, stimulating cells to create more bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone leads to an increased risk of fractures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33540526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Low serum testosterone<\/a> causes osteoporosis and bone health problems (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-the-skin-and-hair-promote-a-manly-appearance\">5) The skin and hair promote a manly appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once arriving at the skin, testosterone does a lot in this tissue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It causes hair growth and increases the synthesis of various glands in the skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resulting odor is supposed to attract women, but in our modern world, it does the opposite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acne also develops because oil production in the skin increases, causing clots and infections in the long term (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this should give a man a more manly appearance and feel around women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-cardiovascular-system-prepares-for-arduous-work\">6) The cardiovascular system prepares for arduous work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that testosterone at a healthy level is also beneficial for heart health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It balances cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other parameters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this is very important to prepare the body for defending females and territory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also essential for the arduous work ancient males went through to ensure survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29275030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Low testosterone levels<\/a> lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/testosterone-and-cholesterol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alterations in cholesterol<\/a> levels and increase heart disease and other cardiovascular problems in males (5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-the-boy-turns-into-a-grown-man\">7) The boy turns into a grown man<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned above that testosterone is what triggers changes in puberty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does so by increasing levels in the blood and activating enzymes that turn testosterone into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/dht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DHT<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This substance is also known as dihydrotestosterone, and it is more active than testosterone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the body has enough levels of DHT in boys, they start experiencing changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their voice starts to change, they grow body hair, their genitals grow, and the body adopts a more muscular proportion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not having enough testosterone to trigger these changes causes a delay in puberty or a complete absence of this natural process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These patients often suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/hypogonadism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hypogonadism<\/a>, and testicle failure is often the cause (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-fat-metabolism-starts-to-change\">8) Fat metabolism starts to change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone causes significant changes in the metabolism of fat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men are more likely to burn fat when their testosterone levels are optimal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why females keep more fat in certain parts of their bodies, even when they are slim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men have a very different distribution of body fat, and testosterone is one of the reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33873058\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fat and testosterone<\/a> do not get along. Fatty tissue converts testosterone into estrogen in a process called aromatization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone accelerates the process of fat burning and reduces body fat (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-carbohydrate-metabolism-becomes-faster-nbsp\">9) Carbohydrate metabolism becomes faster&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another change that people do not often talk about has to do with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/insulin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insulin<\/a> and the metabolism of carbohydrates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone facilitates the breakdown and management of sugar, protecting males from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/insulin-resistance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insulin resistance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obese men with low testosterone levels are more likely to suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/type-1-vs-type-2-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diabetes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they do, they are more likely to have a more difficult control of their disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, exercise and weight management are excellent ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24353306\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">regain normal testosterone concentration<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/diabetes-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">control diabetes<\/a> at the same time (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-a-feedback-mechanism-is-triggered\">10) A feedback mechanism is triggered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, testosterone arrives at the hypothalamus, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brain center stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH, which initially triggered testosterone production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By shutting down this function, testosterone makes sure that we don\u2019t have an excess of this hormone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a feedback mechanism that ensures normal testosterone levels at all times (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of testosterone protect males from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/male-sexual-health-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sexual dysfunction<\/a>, transforms young boys into a grown man, speeds up muscle growth, bone mineralization, and both carbohydrate and fat metabolism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has many functions all over the body, but males usually find out they have low testosterone levels because their sexual function starts to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe this is your case, it might be appropriate to run a test with total testosterone and other hormone levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will help you read and interpret these tests and may recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/testosterone-replacement-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testosterone replacement therapy<\/a> if your deficit is pronounced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone supplementation (testosterone therapy) can happen with a variety of anabolic steroids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of them are testosterone injections, while others are topical testosterone solutions.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have all heard about testosterone, but not everyone knows the details of this hormone or its effects on the body.&nbsp; It is the most important hormone in males and it is strongly related to sexual function.&nbsp; But what is it made of?&nbsp; How does it work in different tissues? 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