BioTE® bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) helps athletes of all levels optimize their hormones without the cumbersome side effects of traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). There are 2 big issues hormone imbalance can cause for athletes; lowered muscle mass and inadequate recovery due to poor sleep quality . Whether you’re looking to improve your overall performance or you are making a living at looking, feeling and performing your best, maximizing muscle mass and recovery are game changers. Both men and women need estrogen, testosterone and a wide array of hormones all in balance to stay in peak shape mentally and physically.

Hormone Havoc

Why do we need BHRT in the first place? Hormones help us stay vital and active as we age. Hormones also protect us from certain forms of cancer and osteoporosis. For men and women, level changes in estrogen and testosterone cause problems from head to toe and in between. In women, hot flashes, mood swings and weight fluctuations all make the list. Men suffer too. Andropause, the guy’s menopause, causes similar problems. BHRT can also help premenopausal symptoms as well. For competitive fitness athletes, we take a look at 2 big issues faced during the aging process and how BioTE® pellet therapy can help.

#1: Low Muscle Mass

Low testosterone makes maintaining and building muscle mass extremely hard. The higher the muscle mass, the easier it is to keep a low body fat level. Men and women need therapeutic levels of testosterone. For competitive fitness athletes, this becomes even more important. Testosterone is an anabolic hormone that helps us build and repair our bodies. So, if you have low testosterone you’re likely losing muscle mass even if you’re eating the same amount of calories each day. Low testosterone is also associated with decreased insulin levels which will most likely cause cravings for more carbohydrates due to insulin flux. This insulin decrease means the carbs you eat are more likely to get stored as fat and less likely to get stored as glycogen in the cells of your muscles and organs. This will typically result in muscle fatigue, more weight gain and zero fun!

The BioTE® Pellet Therapy Solution

A BioTE® therapy pellet regimen with your ideal dosage of testosterone and estrogen will achieve hormone balance. Insulin levels will level out and your body can return to its natural ability to maintain weight and muscle mass both in the active and recovery stages.

#2: Low T And Low ZZZZ’s

Hormone imbalance is also one of the root causes of a poor night’s sleep. Drops in estrogen, low testosterone and the sleep-promoting hormone, progesterone, cause disruptions in sound sleep. Fluctuations in these hormones in both men and women make you more susceptible to symptoms of stress, making it tough to initiate or maintain a restful sleep. In order to have adequate recovery from workouts, athletes need to manage their sleep. Sleep is when our bodies go to work effectively repairing connective tissue and muscle. If you aren’t getting all of your needed ZZZZs, you’ll have a reduced ability to recover and train to your goals. This lack of quality sleep also increases the risk of injury.

How Can BioTE® Pellet Therapy Help?

BioTE® pellet therapy has been shown to decrease hot flashes, anxiety and other mood issues associated with hormone imbalance. This usually translates to improved sleep and an overall improved sense of well being. Take this quick quiz for both women and men to see if BioTE® pellet therapy may be right for you.

BioTE® pellet therapy is a simple in-office procedure you can easily work into your active schedule. With minimal downtime you’ll feel the effects a few days after pellet insertion. Hormone dosages are personalized to your specific needs.

Read more about BioTE® pellet therapy and contact your local provider today to schedule your consult. You train hard. Don’t let hormone havoc derail your efforts.