Men's health: Having a healthy and active lifestyle can make you feel fit, active and energised. Make sure you eat a diet rich in protein and also do strength training regularly.
Men's health: Take less stress in order to improve your vitality
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- The normal level of vitamin B12 in your bloodstream is: 190-950 pg/ml
- Hormonal balance is important for you to feel energetic
- Having a healthy and active lifestyle can boost up your vitality
As we age, we experience a slow-down in vitality, sex drive, energy levels and face age related issues such as fatigue, joint pain, wrinkles, hair-loss, reduced mental and cognitive function etc. Here are some of the science-backed pathways that will help us turn the clock backwards, look, feel and perform better.
Men's health: Natural ways to boost your energy
1. Optimise nutrient intake: Micronutrients such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and iron levels are very important nutrients that you should take in sufficient amount for the proper functioning of your body. The normal level of vitamin B12 in your bloodstream lies between 190 and 950 (pg/mL). However, for having an ideal vitality and performance level, vitamin b12 range should be above 700 (pg/mL).
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2. Maintain hormone balance: The balance of key hormones such as Testosterone, Cortisol, DHEA is important to improve your vitality. Our body drops 1-3% hormones every year after the age of 30 and it accelerates due to unmanageable stress. Testosterone is responsible for the sex drive, and muscle gain which further improves through strength training. Recovery through deep sleep promotes serotonin hormone that helps with mood regulation and feeling of well-being.
3. Shift to an active lifestyle: Having a healthy and active lifestyle can boost up your vitality and energy level to a next level. Make sure that you take a protein-first diet, develop strength training routine, and improve core-strength or posture through yoga to reduce the chances of sexual dysfunction. Moreover, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, obesity and diabetes can also reduce your vitality.
Follow an active lifestyle to feel fresh and energetic all day
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4. Develop a positive mindset: Stress is inevitable and sometimes moderate stress is good and keeps us motivated. A better mindset and good self-esteem promotes feeling of confidence and vitality. Surrounding yourself around positive people, and meditating for at least half an hour can help you enhance and increase your vitality.
5. Improve circulation and reduce inflammation: The antioxidants such as vitamin A, E, and omega 3 fatty acids can boost circulation and reduce inflammation and promote cell repair. Poor circulation can lead to cardiac conditions and also erectile dysfunction where the blood flow is impaired. Exercise is an excellent way to increase your overall circulation.
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(Mr Vikas Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, MyDiagnostics)
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