Testosterone – hormones affecting mental health

From the book – Chapter 4: Hormones and Brain Chemicals

Testosterone

Produced by: testes (men); ovaries (women, smaller amounts).

Function: affects energy, mood, libido, muscle mass.

Low levels linked to: depression, fatigue, low motivation, low libido in both men and women.

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