Male libido hormone-related breast milk

Male libido hormone-related breast milk as the researchers found. And those of boys who suffer from decreased sex drive, there is a low level of this hormone.

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The journal Journal of Sexual Medicine published data from a study which was attended by 3,000 European men aged 40 to 79 years. Scientists measured their body mass index, blood sugar, cholesterol, testosterone, as well as prolactin   - A hormone that is found in breast milk. The men then answered questions about their general health and sexual life, alcohol and Smoker.

It was found that men with the lowest levels of prolactin observed and the lowest sex drive. In addition to reducing male libido   low prolactin   also adversely affected the mental health of men. Such men are often victims of depression, and in general, frequently complained about the overall health. Curiously, previous studies on the subject have come to exactly the opposite conclusion that a high level of prolactin adversely affects male libido .

According to one theory, the poor health of men in general leads to a decrease in prolactin levels. After all, it is most often observed in men smoking, abusing alcohol, suffering from excess weight and neglecting physical exercise. It is known that alcohol and cigarettes can cause the development of erectile dysfunction.

According to another theory, the low level of prolactin mirrors the measurement of signal level of brain chemicals that regulate sexual behavior. Note that he is the pituitary hormone prolactin in both sexes, but most of all he is known for his influence on the formation of the breast in women and breast milk production. (READ MORE)

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