Hardly any man knows the level of his testosterone level. This determines the difference between sissy & womanizer, males & rulers. How the power hormone affects career, sex and health and how men can control their testosterone levels.

His soft spot for beautiful women is well known; well-built actresses, TV presenters and showgirls are also happy to help out with their political careers. Silvio Berlusconi is not only the most powerful man in Italy, but he also considers himself the most potent. And everyone gets to know that too: Recently, a “blonde with an angel’s face”, just 18 years old, excited the mind of the now 72-year-old. Ms. Berlusconi said ?? Basta! ?? and announced the divorce, but the Italian people did not upset the affair. The French reacted similarly last year when super president Nicolas Sarkozy and his lover Carla Bruni pushed politics and sex to the extreme. The scandals have by no means damaged the image of the statesmen. On the contrary. Obviously, the two have something that removes them from all applicable moral and ethical principles and rather gives them the power to determine the rules of the game for society itself. What personalities like Berlusconi and Sarkozy about such “pack leaders”? is often underestimated: namely the level of testosterone ?? no different than in the animal kingdom. Putin, Obama and historical rulers like Napoleon are also said to have an above-average amount of sex hormone. namely the level of testosterone ?? no different than in the animal kingdom. Putin, Obama and historical rulers like Napoleon are also said to have an above-average amount of sex hormone. namely the level of testosterone ?? no different than in the animal kingdom. Putin, Obama and historical rulers like Napoleon are also said to have an above-average amount of sex hormone.

Power hormone for all levels 

Testosterone is the fuel of masculinity, makes the difference between sissy and womanizer, between males and makers. “The fact that testosterone levels increase the attractiveness and assertiveness of men has already been proven in numerous studies”, Andreas Jungwirth, specialist for urology and andrology in Salzburg, also confirms the theory. Testosterone is simply the central hormone in men that affects all levels. from sexual and health to professional ??, Eugen Plas, senior consultant of the urology department at Hietzing Hospital, goes one step further. So there is no longer any doubt: the men’s power hormone ?? Women only have a tenth of the average male amount in their blood ?? controls self-confidence,

Testosterone and stock market curve 

For example, employees at the University of Cambridge examined the testosterone level of stockbrokers. It turned out that the more male sex hormone in the blood, the higher the profits. The feeling of victory in turn causes the hormone levels to skyrocket. This spiral of success also works on the career ladder: with the rise in the hierarchy, the androgen increases almost by itself. The submissiveness of the employees also increases the power hormone even more. The effects: “Real alpha men are characterized by particularly competitive, stress-resistant and tactical behavior and skilful handling of hierarchies,” says manager coach Christine Bauer-Jelinek, head of the Vienna Institute for Power Competence, from experience. The following also applies: ?? The more testosterone, the more uncompromising. ?? Real do-it-yourself qualities, which probably also enabled Red Bull inventor Dietrich Mateschitz or Superfund boss Christian Baha to work their way up from marketing employee or patrol officer to Euro croesus in the shortest possible time.

Battle rhetoric in the business jungle 

Of course, the alpha image also needs to be maintained ?? for example with the possession of male status symbols and attractive women at their side. However, being a better hunter is no longer enough. Managers need to find solutions on an ongoing basis and are expected to always lead the way All of this also requires good rhetorical strategies,? says expert Tatjana Lackner, who in her school of speaking. regular testosterone spin workouts offer for executives. Because: In the Middle Ages, tournaments were the scene of the showdown, today it is verbal duels in which it is less bloody, but no less hard. Today, alpha men no longer have to convince only through their manpower, but rather through mastering the battles in the business jungle with a rhetorical victory. ?? Typical gender-specific arguments in conflict situations: ?? While women tend to socially exclude their counterparts, i.e. bullies, men tend to measure themselves at the level of specialist competence or at an economic level. Men also like to trump with the third car in the garage or the 15-meter yacht. ??

Males mark everywhere 

Incidentally, the level of testosterone does not only depend on the genetic disposition, but also on momentary situations (here we refer to the well-known study, which says that the testosterone value automatically increases in men who are taking blood from female doctors) and the living conditions. “Singles and divorced men have comparatively higher testosterone levels than married people,” explains urologist Eugen Plas, who also points out the main evolutionary biological function of the driving hormone, namely reproduction. The man is dependent on the woman, who usually chooses the carrier of the best genetic material. After the woman, unlike the females in the animal world, clearly signals to the man that she is ready to conceive, the man tries to protect himself by marking everywhere. ?? According to Plas, this should not be understood as a license to cheat, but rather “primeval behavior”. to explain. “Even today, it’s not just about stocks and profits, it’s about survival.”

Testosterone as a health bringer 

It is not for nothing that testosterone is also called the life hormone. “In the course of an examination in an intensive care unit, it turned out that critically injured patients had massively increased testosterone values,” says Graz internist Julia Rüsch. The overall effect of testosterone is underestimated. Most of the time, men only realize how essential the androgen is when a deficiency occurs. This can manifest itself in the form of loss of libido, listlessness, memory problems and even depression. At low levels, according to a study by the University of Western Australia, the susceptibility to depression is around three times as high. That is why a regular testosterone check-up by the doctor is recommended. “Normally the value should be between 3 and 9 nanograms per milliliter of blood.” said expert Eugen Plas. A slight testosterone deficiency can be remedied naturally. What helps: regular endurance sports, reduced alcohol and nicotine consumption and healthy eating (see article ). Above all, obesity is a real testosterone killer. “In belly fat, testosterone, which fundamentally promotes muscle growth and fat loss, is converted to the female sex hormone estrogen via aromatases,” explains Eugen Plas. These “metabolisms” It is also the men who let the dreaded sagging breasts grow.

Taboo subject impotence 

Stress and fear of losing your job, but also clogged blood vessels or increased blood sugar often cause problems in bed these days. This is borne out by the sales figures for Levitra, Cialis, Viagra & Co, which have soared in the billions in recent years. ?? In the long term, of course, the work situation should be changed, in the short and medium-term you can help with aids from the pharmacy,? says Plas. After all, sex is not only important for self-esteem, but also for reducing tension and aggression. The current potency seller on the pharmaceutical market is the PDE-5 inhibitor Levitra. “While Viagra only works for hours, Levitra gives you the option of an erection after 25 minutes at the latest,” explains Viennese pharmacist Wolfgang Windberger. Potency problems also go with the hormone deficiency syndrome, which is still taboo among men ?? also called hypogonadism ?? hand in hand. “This is not a lifestyle story, but a serious clinical picture that needs to be treated,” says Salzburg urologist Andreas Jungwirth. “The man logically does not have a menopause-like the woman, but even with him the production of the sex hormone decreases in old age.”

Attention from 40! 

From about the age of 40, the testosterone level drops annually by about one percent. Now every fifth man over 50 years of age suffers from a hormone deficiency. The consequences can be manifold: osteoporosis, diabetes, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating and weight gain are just a few of the typical symptoms. Here there is the possibility of hormone replacement therapy. “With controlled use, the risks are low,” says Jungwirth. A major problem with such substitution therapy, however, concerns the costs, criticizes hormone specialist Plas: ?? With the increasing aging of society, hormone deficiency syndrome also becomes a mass problem. So far, however, health insurance has only paid for syringe therapy in a few cases. ?? But not only the pharmaceutical industry is currently benefiting, but above all the Chamber of Pharmacists, which clearly makes a profit margin on the hormone preparations: The Nebido hormone injection, for example, which has an average duration of three months, costs the producer 95 euros, in the pharmacy, it can be found for 164.90 euros. However, be warned against cheap preparations from the black market or from online pharmacies. These often turn out to be inferior counterfeits.

Real men go to the doctor 

But if you think you can tune to the overman with additional hormones, you are wrong and you will soon regret testosterone doping. The effects are mainly known from the bodybuilding area, where testosterone is primarily used for fast muscle building: acne skin, risk of thrombosis, cardiovascular problems, severe liver, and kidney damage ?? as well as impotence. When hormones are supplied to the body from the outside, it reduces self-production and the testicle becomes smaller. Men should also deal more regularly with their body mechanisms apart from top athletic performance and not shy away from going to the preventive check-up in order to have their testosterone levels checked. Especially since the sex hormone produced in the testicle is not just the ?? stallion ?? in one wakes but also demonstrably influences leadership style and power potential. From this point of view, an old saying also gains new meaning: “A man of format has eggs”, one without, in good Viennese, “quickly becomes a Beidl”.