What it is, what its function is and if it can be increased naturally The testosterone is a major sex hormone and the associated male (although the ovaries also produce small amounts). Being at normal levels is necessary both for normal development and for the body to perform important functions. Many of them (muscle maintenance, hair health, normal sex life) also affect self-esteem and mental health, so testosterone has a great impact on life. Testosterone function Although it is present before birth it is during puberty when its levels begin to increase to promote the development of male characteristics: the development of the musculature, the worsening of the voice and the appearance of hair throughout the body. Once maturity is reached, the action of testosterone remains important. On the one hand, it helps maintain those sexual characteristics such as musculature and hair. It is also involved in the sexual response and its absence can cause the appearance of...